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Care Services Employee

St Vincent de Paul Society NSW

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ABOUT US

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values  it is to shape a more just and compassionate society.

We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services.  Our employees are recognised for their achievements and offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and culture.

The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities.

  • Flexible rostering arrangements – AM, PM, or night shifts available – weekend penalty rates apply!
  • Training and development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams.
  • Amazing NFP salary packaging tax-free benefits: increasing annual pay package up to $15k

THE ROLE 

As a Care Service Employee you will play a pivotal role in providing high quality care to residents of Frederic House.

Frederic House is an aged care facility specifically for men who have mental health needs, who may be using substances and have experienced homelessness. At Frederic House, we strive to enhance the physical, social, and emotional well-being of each individual in our care. You will be joining a supportive and inclusive team where you can contribute meaningfully to the community and make a real difference to people’s lives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provision of residential care as prescribed in individual resident care plans.
  • Deliver quality care in accordance with the accreditation standards and ensure accurate documentation of care delivery
  • Liaise with resident friends and relative in a professional manner & contribute to the provision of a homely environment.
  • Input into assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of care with the registered nurses, documentation supervisor and/or documentation consultant.
  • Provision of efficient delivery of food services to residents, including but not limited to; food preparation (including meal heating) meal distribution and collection, dishwashing including operation of machinery.
  • Provision of nutrition and fluids to residents and ongoing monitoring of adequate diet and fluid intake.
  • Monitor residents for changes in condition and presentation & liaise with the registered nurse re all aspects of care delivery.
  • Report incidents and hazards into the appropriate register and communicate to the registered nurse / shift supervisor.
  • Utilise safety equipment provided, CB radio and personal protective equipment. Liaise with the registered nurse for any safety issues/concerns.
  • Contribute to implementation of the Aged Care Quality Standards and NDIS Standards.

YOU WILL NEED: 

  • Minimum Certificate III in Aged Care
  • Ability to understand and be compliant with service policies and procedures.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders and residents from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
  • Ability to treat residents, including those with a range of high-level needs, with dignity and respect and remain sensitive to resident needs, and the capacity to build report with residents of the service.•
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to work as member of a team.
  • Demonstrated capacity to observe, identify and assess risks to safety and security from a range of sources, and to take appropriate responsive action.
  • Understanding and ensuring compliance at all time with Aged Care Accreditation Standards.
  • Willingness to undertake further professional development to assist in service delivery to residents.
  • Certificate of completion for The NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety & You or willingness to obtain Certificate of completion.
  • Satisfactory completion of safety screening including a National Police check, International Police check a current NSW Working with Children Check (Employee), and NDIS Worker Screening Check.

APPLY NOW

If this sounds like you, don’t wait – apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.

Any queries please email [email protected] quoting 838 CSE / Frederic House 

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.

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