Senior Caregiver Opportunity
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Senior Caregiver to join our team at Kintyre Lodge Aged Care Home in Dubbo.
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About the Role
Kintyre Lodge Aged Care Home is a welcoming and homely aged care home offering 24-hour care and support to residents.
Nestled in the vibrant regional city of Dubbo, our home provides 81 private single bedrooms designed for comfort and dignity.
Adjacent to our Retirement Village, we offer 24-hour personalised care and support, including residential respite services.
A dedicated Memory Care Wing is available for residents living with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, ensuring specialised attention in a secure and nurturing environment.
Our lifestyle team curates a dynamic leisure program featuring bingo, exercise classes, arts and crafts, games, and outings—empowering residents to engage at their own pace and preference.
Meals are freshly prepared onsite by our professional catering team, with a daily selection of nutritionally balanced menu options tailored to meet individual dietary needs.
As a Senior Caregiver, you will enhance residents' lives with compassionate care. By understanding their needs and preferences, you create meaningful connections that support their well-being.
You will assist with personal and daily care, maintaining dignity and respecting routines, with the support of your team.
Duties may include:
* Assistance with a wide range of person-centered care in accordance with care plans
* Assistance with medication and simple wound dressing
* Assistance with activities under supervision
* Working with each resident to continue to do the things they love
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Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent
* To be physically able to carry out required duties in a safe and efficient manner
* To be a born listener, genuinely curious to know and understand people
* To have care skills driven by compassion, and a positive attitude that is contagious
* To rally your team, even on challenging days, to problem solve, connect and overcome
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Benefits
We are proud to be part of a merged care organisation that is committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia.
Together with our partners, we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose.
From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and priority are the customers we serve.
We strive to deliver care as it should be – with people right at the centre.
We love what we do and the communities we help. With us, you can deliver life-transforming care, create a career you'll love, and join a team who make a difference.