Holy Cross, Kincumber (Central Coast NSW)
Permanent Shifts
Pay rate - $36.05 per hour plus shift loadings + superannuation
Not for profit employer, so you pay less tax
Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare We have been caring for people for more than 30 years and have grown to employ over 5500 caring employees. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities. At Catholic Healthcare we priortise developing meaningful relationships with our residents. We want our residents and families feeling they are seen, heard and known.
We are delighted to open our new 102 bed aged care home, Holy Cross, Kincumber on the Central Coast and are looking for talented Care Companions to join our team. We offer various shifts including morning, afternoon and night shifts across the week. As part of our consistent assignment approach you will be rostered on to care for the same residents in the same location. To be considered for this role you will need a minimum of 3 days work availability and preferably more.
A typical day will involve
Providing resident personal care including assisting with personal hygiene, showering, dressing, toileting, assisting with meals service, mobility, social support and tailored Mind and Move activities
Administering basic medications
Facilitating individual activities with residents based on their personal interests, hobbies and preferences as part of daily life
Working collaboratively with team members to ensure the effective running of the household, focusing on resident needs and preferences
To be successful in this role you'll need
A heart and passion for providing high quality care to the elderly
Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with residents and their families
Commitment to respecting the values, customs, preferences and spiritual beliefs of residents
Certificate III or Cert IV in aged care or similar
Medication qualifications (we can facilitate)
What we can offer you
Competitive hourly pay rate
Not-for-profit tax benefits
Fitness Passport gym benefit
Paid Parental leave
Long Service leave after 5 years
Additional week of annual leave for enterprise agreement shift workers
40+ Locations across NSW and QLD if you choose to move
A values-based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds
We know you have many choices of employer, choose Catholic Healthcare where you can make a great impact and are well rewarded.
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