CARE SERVICE EMPLOYEE
The Organisation
Our non-profit care organisation is dedicated to providing high-quality services to local communities throughout NSW. With a staff complement of 1400, we strive to deliver exceptional care and support to our residents.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an Aged Care Support Worker to join our team at Yeoval Hostel in our Western Region. You will play a vital role in facilitating positive health and well-being options for individuals, their families, and carers.
Duties will include (but not limited to): -
* Provision 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 value training and development and offer all the support you might need to succeed in your role.
In fulfilling the role, it is essential that you have:
* A Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support (or working towards)
* The ability to provide 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 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
Benefits and Perks
* Competitive remuneration including eligibility for not-for-profit salary packaging options
* Access to a Wellness Program
* Employee Assistance Program
* Up to $500 retention bonus for permanent appointments
* Platinum Member of the Australian College of Nursing
* 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 your community and the lives of those in need
Pre-Employment Screening
The successful candidate is required to have completed/have a willingness to undertake the following-
* Vaccinated in accordance with UPA's Immunisation and Vaccination Policy
* Undertake a National Criminal History Check
* Pre-Employment Medical Assessment
Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks.
If interested, please click the 'apply now' button and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration.
To find out more about us, we invite you to visit our website.
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, 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 us at recruitment@upa.org.au.