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Competitive Hourly Rate + Salary Packaging + Super
Permanent Part Time Roles
Meadow Springs, WA
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for this or similar future vacancies (fixed term, casual or permanent) that arise within the next 6 months from date of first appointment.
Our organisation is nearly 100 years old and built on foundations of care and support, core values that still stand strong throughout all our services today. To this end, we are proud of our heritage, the services we deliver and our people
Our core values of Respect, Care and Honesty underpin who we are, our behaviours and how we operate, we call this The RAAFA Way We have an amazing culture, led by our people who make a real impact to the lives of those we care for every single day.
We aim to create communities open to all. Our Seniors Living services are connected and offer a continuum of care to people living across our seven large, active and vibrant retirement living estates. Whether it's one of our five warm and welcoming residential aged care homes or our in-home individualized care and services provider, RAAFA Connect, we are in the business of people looking after people.
Help deliver exceptional care to our residents at our
McNamara Lodge
facility in Meadow Springs, Mandurah. 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
This role as a Carer will see you:
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 you:
Possess a Certificate III in Individual Support Ageing or equivilant
Previous 6 months+ experience working in Residential Aged Care
Availability over various shifts for 3-4 days a week at minimum
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.
About the Facilities:
Join our team as a Carer at our
McNamara Lodge
. The beautifully refurbished 96-bed Residential Care Centre offers both permanent and respite care along with comprehensive activity programs to ensure our residents keep their bodies and minds active day-to-day. Located in the the heart of the RAAFA retirement village in the southern suburb of Meadow Springs, Mandurah, our homely bedrooms have direct access to landscaped gardens and pathways where you can take a stroll, relax, and enjoy the fresh air. With luscious plant filled atriums located throughout the lodge, this is a truly stunning place to work
We would love for you to join us and help make a difference to our residents' 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 afternoon, night and weekend shifts
Freeonsite parking– all sites have free onsite parking with plenty availability
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
What you need to do:
Update your resume
Be eligible to work in Australia
Satisfactory National Police Certificate (on commencement of employment to be within six months from date of issue) or willing to obtain one
Be up to date with your COVID 19 and flu vaccinations or willing to obtain
RAAFA WA reserves the right to withdraw, shortlist and interview applicants prior to this date.
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RAAFA is one of WA's largest and most trusted not-for-profit retirement living and residential care providers and have been caring for people in WA since 1929.
As a not-for-profit organisation, our focus is always on creating a positive impact for our community, and to provide better facilities and services to our members.
At RAAFA, we are committed to creating communities open to all, to engage and support the Western Australian community. To achieve this vision, we provide a full range of services including modern retirement living, residential aged care, and in-home care.
RAAFA is one of WA's largest and most trusted not-for-profit retirement living and residential care providers and have been caring for people in WA since 1929.
As a not-for-profit organisation, our focus is always on creating a positive impact for our community, and to provide better facilities and services to our members.
At RAAFA, we are committed to creating communities open to all, to engage and support the Western Australian community. To achieve this vision, we provide a full range of services including modern retirement living, residential aged care, and in-home care.
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