Job Title:
Aged Care Assistant - Community Based Roles
About The Job
Hunter New England Health is seeking compassionate and skilled individuals to join our community-based aged care team. As an Aged Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting clients to maintain their independence and quality of life within their own homes.
Your Key Responsibilities Include:
• Promoting medication adherence through gentle reminders
• Providing basic wound care (e.g., simple dressings for skin tears), with more complex needs referred to an Enrolled or Registered Nurse
• Supporting home exercise programs as prescribed by physiotherapists
• Assisting with light domestic tasks, grocery shopping, and transport to medical appointments
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
• Certificate III Assistant in Nursing
• High level of autonomy and initiative
• Flexibility and strong team-oriented mindset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Genuine commitment to delivering safe, person-centred care
Benefits
At Hunter New England Health, you can enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. We offer a range of benefits, including:
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
* Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
* 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
* Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
* Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated lease
* Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members