Care Assistants - Newcastle/Lake Macquarie
Newcastle Anglican are seeking experienced Care Assistants to join its casual pool to work across our 5 Aged Care facilities in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing excellent care to seniors in our residential aged care homes.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and energetic individual looking to gain further experience in a great team workplace. You will have the opportunity to make every moment matter by bringing respect, compassion, integrity and enhancing the wellbeing of our residents and consumers.
Why Work for us?
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate of up to $33.27 p/h + 25% casual loading
- Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools
- Refer A Friend bonuses
- Salary packaging options (up to $611/fortnight)
- Discounted private health insurance through Medibank
- Career and development opportunities – we want you to flourish!
- Access to over 300+ gyms with the Fitness Passport Program
- Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
- 14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks paid partner leave.
Role & Responsibilities
- Actively promote Anglican Care’s positive culture through interactions with residents, staff and their families
- Consistent delivery of person centered care to residents in our facilities
- Observe confidentiality matters at all times associated with documentation and communications
- Abide by Aged Care Standards
- Work as an effective team member
About you?
- Certificate III/IV in Individual Support, or 2nd/3rd Yr RN student
- Current First Aid Certificate (ongoing requirement) or willing to obtain
- An ability to work effectively as an individual and within a team
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to accurately document residents care/progress
Who we are?
Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.
We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.
Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.
We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.
You must have the right to work in Australia. No third party applications please.
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