Overview
Job Title: Residential Care Worker
Employment type: Permanent Part-Time and Casual
Location: Port Pirie
Responsibilities
* Deliver personal care that is connected, personalised and considerate, in line with Helping Hand's service ethos
* Support residents to live a life with dignity, choice and independence
* Work as part of a diverse group of professionals that includes nurses, allied health, lifestyles and hotel services
* Maintain the privacy rights of residents
* Participate in learning activities to improve understanding of resident needs
Qualifications and Experience
* A Certificate III in Aged Care or studying towards a nursing qualification and have completed the placement stages
* Good communication skills, including the ability to speak and write clearly and accurately
* A minimum of 6–12 months experience as a care worker (ideally in an aged care setting)
* Ability to operate smartphones and apps (such as Microsoft Outlook)
* A valid NDIS worker screening check or willingness to obtain one
Preferred Qualifications
* Previous experience in the aged care sector
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Demonstrated ability to make decisions, take initiative and work independently
* Current First Aid certificate
Application and Requirements
* View the position description: Residential Care Worker Position Description
* We will be reviewing applications as submitted and conducting interviews accordingly.
* All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and hold relevant checks or be willing to obtain them.
* Successful candidates will be required to attend an induction session before commencing work.
Benefits
* Salary packaging up to $15,899 each year
* Meal and Entertainment Card providing tax-free allowance up to $2,650 per year
* Discounted private health insurance and an Employee Assistance Program
* Supportive team and a stable, growing organisation
About the Employer
Helping Hand is a long-standing provider of aged care in South Australia. This description retains essential job information while removing promotional and non-essential content.
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