Care Assistant
- Join a multi-disciplinary team providing excellent care to seniors.
- Promote a positive culture through interactions with residents and staff.
- Deliver person-centred care while adhering to Aged Care Standards.
The Opportunity:
Newcastle Anglican are seeking experienced Care Assistants to join its casual pool working across our aged care homes, in the Central Coast, Lake Macquarie and Newcastle. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing excellent care to seniors in our residential aged care homes.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and energetic individual looking to gain further experience in a great team environment. You will have the opportunity to make every moment matter by bringing respect, compassion, integrity and enhancing the wellbeing of our residents and consumers.
Why Work for us?
Newcastle Anglican places people at the centre of our work. As a part of a faith-based organisation, you have access to the following great benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate of up to $36.23 p/h + shift loading
- Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools
- Refer A Friend bonuses
- Salary packaging options (up to $611/fortnight)
- Discounted private health insurance through Medibank
- Career and development opportunities – we want you to flourish!
- Access to over 300+ gyms with the Fitness Passport Program
- Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
- 14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks paid partner leave.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Actively promote Anglican Care’s positive culture through interactions with residents, staff and their families
- Consistent delivery of person centered care to residents in our facilities
- Observe confidentiality matters at all times associated with documentation and communications
- Abide by Aged Care Standards
- Work as an effective team member
About you?
- Certificate III/IV in Individual Support, or 2nd/3rd Yr RN student
- Current First Aid Certificate (ongoing requirement) or willing to obtain
- An ability to work effectively as an individual and within a team
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to accurately document residents care/progress
- Willingness to undertake pre employment checks - criminal history check, functional health assessment including drug and alcohol screening
- Own reliable transport - Car + licence
Who we are?
Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.
We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.
Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.
We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.
For more information visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au or email the talent team at careers@newcastleanglican.org.au
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