Are you a Carer looking for a new challenge?
- Why work casual when you can work guaranteed hours?
- Take advantage of salary packaging - up to $18,550 per annum.
- People who work in aged care are special, and seeing the real difference you can make in people's lives makes it very worthwhile._
- Working in Aged Care is more than a job. That is what we love at Southern Cross Care (WA) and that's why you will enjoy working with us! _
**About the role & where you'll be **working**
As a Carer, you'll be playing an important role assisting residents with their daily activities such as showering & getting dressed. We want them feel safe, and at home in our facilities.
We're a tight knit team at each of our facilities, and this goes a long way to ensure that we can manage our busy schedules, whilst sharing some laughs and banter.
We have various Carer positions located at Joseph Cooke House in Shelley.
**We'll also be asking you to:
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- Carefully read & follow care plans
- Assist with personal care (e.g. showering)
- Work under the guidance of Shift Managers (Nursing & Facility)
- Treat our residents & their family with respect
- Show compassion & exercise patience**
**About You**
Currently working or volunteering in the community and wanting different hours?
Or have you recently completed studies and are ready to start a new career in the aged care sector?
You're comfortable working on your own and enjoy spending time with elderly people
**To be considered for this role, you'll need:
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- A Certificate III in Aged Care/ Individual Care
- Initiative & the ability to effectively prioritise & multitask
- Great communication skills (spoken & written)
- Attention to detail for good record keeping
**How to Apply**
- National Police Clearance - current within 6 months
- Immunisation record (Flu & COVID19)
- A completed pre-employment health questionnaire
- Manual handling certificate (if recently completed)
- If you have it - medication competency qualification
**Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc. is one of the largest and leading care providers in Western Australia. We offer support and accommodation to over 3,000 people in metropolitan, regional and remote areas of W.A.