Competitive Hourly Rate + Salary Packaging +SuperFor nearly 100 years, RAAFA has been caring for Western Australians.
Guided by our values ofRespect, Care andHonesty, we're proud of our heritage, our people,and the impact we make every day.Help deliver exceptional care to our residents at our Karri& Tuart Lodge and Vivian Bullwinkel Lodge facilities in Merriwa.
As a Carer with RAAFA, you will develop meaningful relationships with our residents to ensure their needs, interests, routines and preferences are respected and met.
You will be responsible for providing direct care as specified in the resident's care plan and work closely and collaboratively with our senior clinical staff to ensure that care is delivered to the highest standard
As a Carer, you will:Be responsible for providing direct care, support and assistance to residents.Encourage and promote the activities program for residents.Assist residents to communicate to ensure that the rights, interests and needs of resident's are met.Respond to resident's requests for personal care and other assistance.Maintain resident records and information, utilising relevant systems and in line with specified policies and procedures.Maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe homelike environment for the resident.Encourage and promote the independence and freedom of choice of residents.About the Facilities:Set in the picturesque streetscape of RAAFA's popular Merriwa Estate, the Karri & Tuart Lodge is a newly refurbished 110-bed Residential Care Centre offering permanent, respite and secure dementia care.
Surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, courtyards and outdoor areas to enjoy the fresh air all year round, the comfortable and modern lodge creates a peaceful and homely environment for all
Or join us at our Vivian Bullwinkel Lodge located in the coastal suburb of Merriwa within RAAFA's Cambrai Village.
The two-storey, 79-bed Residential Care Centre offers uninterrupted views of surrounding suburbs and picturesque parklands, creating a truly beautiful place to work
Join our team today and make a help enhance our resident's lives.Benefits to you:Competitive Rates - RAAFA Continues to support our people with above award rates across our facilities
Salary packaging– as a non-profit organisation, you can salary package up to $18,549
Penalty Rates - earn penalty rates on a afternoon, night and weekend shifts
Free on-site parking– all sites have free on-site parking with plenty availability
Career & Development Paths– RAAFA offers various ongoing career development opportunities
Employee Assistance Program - Access confidential counselling services for personal or work related issues
Employee Referral Program - earn bonuses for recommending friends
Discounted Services - including health insurance and gym membership
Corporate Zoo Membership - Visit Perth Zoo for free
Supportive culture - be welcomed into an organisation who provide a supportive, friendly and positive culture within all of our staffing groups
About you:Possess a Certificate III in Aged Care or hold a similar qualification.Previous experience working in Residential Aged Care.Ability to work autonomously and with a multidisciplinary team.Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to relate to the elderly with empathy and understand their needs.Demonstrate flexible decision making and advanced problem solving skills.Excellent time management and organisational skills to effectively plan and prioritise work tasks.Enjoy building positive relationships with residents, their families and staff.Next Steps:Ready to make a difference?
Update your resume.Be eligible to work in Australia.Hold or willing to obtain a Satisfactory National Police Certificate (on commencement of employment to be within six months from date of issue).
Be up to date with your COVID-19 and flu vaccinations.
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