Job description
- Part time permanent positions available
- Great employee benefits
- $500 Loyalty Incentive at 6 months and another $500 at 12 months
- Up to $33.61 P/H
About Uniting Aged Care
Uniting is one of the largest and most trusted not-for-profit providers of Aged Care in Australia. Each year, we support more than 7,000 residents in over 70 aged care homes throughout NSW and the ACT. We actively advocate for the right of every senior to age in comfort and dignity, wherever and however they live. We value diversity and always welcome everyone, exactly as they are.
Your new role will include:
- Provide Personal Care: Assist clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Household Tasks: Perform light housekeeping duties, including cleaning, laundry and shopping.
- Meal Preparation: Plan, prepare and serve nutritious meals according to dietary requirements and preferences.
- Transport Services: Provide transportation to appointments, social activities and other outings.
- Companionship: Offer emotional support and companionship, engaging clients in conversation and activities.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of services provided, client progress, and any incidents.
- Client Advocacy: Advocate for clients’ needs and preferences, ensuring their dignity and respect are upheld.
What we’re looking for
- Previous experience in Aged or Community care
- Someone who genuinely wants to make a real difference in the lives of seniors and communities
- Empathy, resourcefulness, and alignment with our values of compassion, respect, imagination, and boldness.
- Flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of our clients.
- A valid Australian driving license and access to a reliable, full comprehensive insured vehicle.
- Certificate III/IV in Aged Care or equivalent, Medication competency is desirable however not required.
Benefits for you!
- Salary Packaging: Up to $18,550 tax-free for part-time and full-time employees.
- Wellbeing programs: Free 24/7 confidential counselling services for you and your family via Telus Health.
- Discounts: Exclusive discounts at major retailers (e.g.): Coles, Ampol, Samsung, NRMA, JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman, Avis, Qantas).
- Referral Program: Earn a $500 gift voucher each time you refer a new employee who stays for 2 months.
- Fitness Passport: Access to 865+ gyms, pools, and fitness centres across NSW and ACT for less than a standard gym membership.)
- Work-life balance: Regular shifts and flexible start/finish times to suit you
- Opportunities & Support: A commitment to offer opportunities to grow and develop your skills.
(Pre-employment screenings including a National Police Check and reference checks are required for this position).
Ready to join us?
Click ‘Apply Now’ and start your journey with Uniting. Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing.
At Uniting, we welcome and celebrate everyone regardless of lifestyle, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity and proudly create a safe and inclusive environment for staff and clients. Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.