Job Highlights
* Work for one of the largest NFP Organisation in Australia
* Casual Role - pick up more shifts casually across all Bolton Clarke network
* Great work environment
Location
Sutton Park, a 113‐bed residential aged care facility based in Melton South. With easy transport links and onsite staff parking, it's a highly convenient place to work.
The Role
The Care Services Assistant plays a pivotal frontline carer role with a particular focus on nutrition and dining, supporting residents to live a life of fulfilment through the delivery of person‐centred care and support according to needs and preferences of each resident in everyday practice.
Preferred Responsibilities
* Meal choices and individual nutrition
* Consideration of allergies and food intolerances
* Enhancing the overall dining experience
* Assist residents with meal selection and meal timing preferences
* Prepare and set up dining areas to meet individual needs and preferences
* Actively engage with residents to provide social and emotional support during mealtimes
* Use empathy and kindness to foster a positive dining experience
* Promote resident choice and control to uphold dignity and respect
* Prepare and maintain dining experience areas and provide meal service to meet individual resident choices
* Maintain accurate nutrition and diet information as required
* Assist with quality food preparation in accordance with the Food Safety Plan, Bolton Clarke Food Standards and Dining Framework
* Assist with maintaining kitchen stock supplies as required
To Be Successful, You Will Have
* Demonstrated customer service skills
* A compassionate and caring attitude
* Previous restaurant and/or commercial kitchen experience (highly regarded)
* Willingness to take direction from others
* Reliability and shift flexibility
* Good time management skills and the ability to work well under pressure
* Valid working rights in Australia (Passport, Birth Certificate etc)
* Complete a police check
* Free seasonal flu vaccination
* NDIS Worker Check (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement) cost refunded on appointment / and or a National Police check
Our Benefits
* Career progression and development opportunities
* We provide a work culture that values you and invests in your career
* Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits – claim up to $15,900 tax free plus additional $2,650 in entertainment per year
* Private health insurance discounts
* Range of discounts (300+)
* An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family.
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