Work close to home in St Albans Park, GeelongNot-for-profit salary packaging - increases your take home payBolton Clarke is Australia's largest independent, not-for-profit aged care provider shaping the future of positive ageing. With RSL Queensland and the Royal District Nursing Service at the heart of our DNA, we have been caring for Australians since 1885. Today, our exceptional teams support more than 130,000 people to live independently at home and across our 43 retirement living communities and 88 residential aged care homes. Everything we do is dedicated to enabling, celebrating and supporting older Australians to live and age positively.The LocationTannoch Brae, located in St Albans Park Geelong, has been designed to ensure comfort and quality care in a home-like environment, for every resident. Our home offers an atmosphere of community and family. Residents can relax and enjoy the peaceful enclosed courtyard, or a variety of quiet sitting areas.The RoleThe Care Services Assistant plays a pivotal frontline carer role with a particular focus on nutrition and dining, supporting residents to live a life of fulfilment through the delivery of person-centred care and support according to needs and preferences of each resident in everyday practice. Assisting in the preparation, delivery, presentation and serving of resident meals. Your responsibilities will be to provide care and support aligned with residents' preferred daily routines with a strong focus on:Meal choices and individual nutritionConsideration of allergies and food intolerancesEnhancing the overall dining experienceAssist residents with meal selection and meal timing preferencesPrepare and set up dining areas to meet individual needs and preferencesActively engage with residents to provide social and emotional support during mealtimesUse empathy and kindness to foster a positive dining experiencePromote resident choice and control to uphold dignity and respectPrepare and maintain dining experience areas and provide meal service to meet individual resident choicesMaintain accurate nutrition and diet information as requiredAssist with quality food preparation in accordance with the Food Safety Plan, Bolton Clarke Food Standards and Dining FrameworkAssist with maintaining kitchen stock supplies as requiredTo be successful, you will have:Demonstrated customer service skillsA compassionate and caring attitudePrevious restaurant and/or commercial kitchen experience (highly regarded)Willingness to take direction from othersReliability and shift flexibilityGood time management skills and the ability to work well under pressureValid working rights in Australia (Passport, Birth Certificate etc)Complete a police checkSeasonal Flu vaccinations (or willingness to obtain)NDIS Worker Check (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement) cost refunded on appointment / and or a National Police checkEvidence of Covid-19 vaccinationCareer progression and development opportunitiesWe provide a work culture that values you and invests in your careerGenerous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits - claim up to $15,900 tax free plus additional $2650 in entertainment per yearRange of discounts (300+)An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family.The Successful applicants must complete a National Police Check, provide proof of Flu & COVID-19 Vaccination and possibly complete a NDIS Worker Screen.Our residential aged care communities are supported by specialised teams who care deeply about our residents' individual needs. Together with residents, healthcare partners and families, our teams deliver best practice care with the highest standards of safety, clinical practice and governance.Care Services Assistant (VIC)Closes 10th Jul 25