Want to love what you do? Join our Aged Care Team and make a difference in the lives of our residents every day.
Up to $34.59 p/h + Casual Loading and Super
Work across all shifts
Hamilton, Newcastle location
About Uniting Lindsay Gardens
At Uniting Lindsay Gardens Hamilton, we believe home is where you feel free to be yourself. Our three friendly households, including a caring Memory Support Unit, welcome 15 to 34 residents each. With our passionate Uniting Homemaker leading the way, every day is filled with meaningful connections, fun activities, and plenty of reasons to smile. Every day, our team helps residents live joyfully and meaningfully — and we'd love you to be part of it.
What you'll be doing in this role
You'll provide care, companionship and emotional support to residents living in our aged care home, to help support their independence and improve their quality of life
Providing daily living assistance such as showering, personal hygiene, dressing, help at mealtimes and with general mobility
Assisting with medication and simple wound dressings
Supporting residents in community-based recreational and social activities.
What We Offer You
A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.
A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment
A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career
Employee Referral Program - $500 bonus for each successful referral
Click here to learn more about our great benefits: Benefits of working at Uniting
Who we're looking for
Ideally, you'll have a Certificate III/IV in Aged Care, Individual Support, or equivalent qualification.
You'll have previous experience in aged or community care, or a passion to begin your career in aged care if you're studying or have recently become qualified.
You'll be adaptable, empathetic, and resourceful, and you will be able to live Uniting's everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.
Who is Uniting?
Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.
Empowered by diversity
At Uniting, inclusion isn't just something we value – it's how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.
How to apply
If this opportunity is of interest, then we'd love to hear from you. Just click on the 'Apply' button in this ad, fill out your details and submit. We encourage applications from people who identify as a part of the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community.
What to expect
Please know that employment with Uniting will require a National Police Check, and Reference Checks.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities