Personal Care Worker – Wallsend
* Salary $32-$34
* Part time job and requires availability from Sunday to Monday.
* Salary packaging ($15,900 + M&E Care + Novated Leasing)
* Key Benefit (e.g. relocation package offered, paid AHPRA membership etc., km's paid)
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Personal care worker to join our team at Kennett Hostel in our Stanwell Park Region.
Duties will include (but not limited to): -
* Provision of a wide range of Person-Centred Care duties
* Assistance with medication (if you are assessed as medication competent) and wound dressing
* Assistance in daily living activities
* Working with each resident to continue to do the things they love
We are also willing to invest in training and offer you all the support you might need in order to succeed in your role.
What you will need
* A Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support (or working towards)
* The ability to provide a wide range of person-centred care duties
* A desire and willingness to work with each resident to empower them to continue to do the things that they love
* Care skills that are driven by compassion
* Experience in Aged Care desirable
* Current First Aid Certificate desirable
* Excellent communication skills
* Team player who is highly motivated
* Availability to work various shifts across various days
Why Work for UPA:
* Competitive remuneration including eligibility for not-for-profit salary packaging options for permanent employees (up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 entertainment benefits, tax free)
* UPA guarantees the contracted hours for shift work employees.
* Access to a Wellness Program
* Employee Assistance Program
* Up to $500 retention bonus for permanent appointments
* Support provided for your ongoing AHPRA registration requirements (including payment of annual fees) - ONLY FOR CLINICAL ROLES
* Platinum Member of the Australian College of Nursing - ONLY FOR CLINICAL ROLES
* Supportive and friendly work environment
* Work/life balance and flexible working arrangements available
* Workplace education and support provided
* Opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our residents and the community
The Organisation
UPA Aged Care Solutions is a not-for-profit, values-based organisation committed to providing high-quality Residential Aged Care, Home Care, and Retirement Services. We believe every individual has the right to live with dignity, respect, and security, and we strive to attract and retain top talent who share our philosophy of care.
Pre-employment screening
The successful applicant is required to meet the following criteria:
* Applicants must have current and valid Australian working rights (citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid working visa) to be considered for this role.
* Must be willing to undertake pre-employment checks which include but not limited to National Police Check, Reference Checks, Qualification and professional registration verification
* Vaccinated in accordance with UPA's Immunisation and Vaccination Policy
Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening and confirmation of the applicant's right to work in Australia. Interested
Simply click on the 'apply now' button and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration. For a confidential discussion or to obtain a copy of the position description, please contact the UPA Talent Team at recruitment@upa.org.au.
To find out more about UPA of NSW, we invite you to visit our website at www.upa.org.au.
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the UPA's Talent Team at recruitment@upa.org.au. #J-18808-Ljbffr