Support Worker Position
This is a permanent role at our residential aged care home, providing leading aged care services with spectacular mountain views.
The position of Support Worker is part of an integrated team attending to the personal needs of residents. The role is instrumental in ensuring that we are providing high quality care at all times.
Key Responsibilities:
* Supporting residents to live their lives as they choose, allowing for choice and independence.
* Contributing to the physical, emotional and lifestyle needs and wants of residents through assessment and observation.
* Implementing clinical and care interventions as delegated by the Registered Nurse and as documented in the resident's plan of care.
* Assisting residents with their personal care and hygiene needs while encouraging independence.
What You Bring:
* A Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent recognised qualification.
* Effective interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads.
* Demonstrated flexibility, empathy and patience with the aged person and their needs.
* Demonstrated ability to provide holistic care.
* Demonstrated respect for residents' privacy, dignity and self-esteem.
* Demonstrated acceptable standard of verbal and written communication skills.
* Commitment to continuous quality improvement.
* A working knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) and Infection Control.
* A desire to join a team committed to caring for others in a mission-based organisation.
Benefits:
* NFP salary packaging benefits.
* Discounted health insurance.
* Gym memberships.
* Paid parental leave.
* Training, development pathways and career opportunities available.
* Flexible hours that make sense for you.
Why Work With Us:
Joining us is your opportunity to learn with purpose and drive positive impact in our community in a stimulating work environment. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. We are proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality.
Apply now if you have a valid right to work in Australia and possess the required skills and qualifications.