Age Care Support Workers

Are you looking for:

• A dynamic career in the Aged Care Sector with a variety of work options.
• Flexible work hours, day, evening, night and weekends.
• Long and short shifts available across the Central Coast. 
• Additional hours for work/shifts to supplement your current work commitments.
• Competitive hourly rate and penalty rates on evens, nights and weekends.

Coastlink are seeking passionate and committed people who have a genuine desire to work with people within the Aged Care Sector. Coastlink currently provide services through both the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) and Aged Care packages. Home services including respite, community access, shopping assistance and companionship.  We also support clients through our friendship group.

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for anyone who genuinely wants to make a difference and is passionate about improving quality of life for our Aged Care clients. You can make a positive change in our client’s lives, by providing person-centered care and support that enables our clients to maintain their sense of independence and wellbeing in their own home.

Benefits:

• Salary Sacrificing available to all permanent staff;
• Will consider Part time conversion after 3 months service;
• Flexibility in hours and shifts through Certified Agreement provisions;
• Journey cover for travel;
• Access to generous benefits and discounts via Aussiepay;
• Competitive remuneration package;
• Paid ongoing training and professional development;
• Supportive team environment;
• Employee Assistance program; and
• Uniform supplied.

About us:

Coastlink is a passionate and dedicated not-for-profit organisation, employing over 180 staff in the Central Coast community.  Coastlink support people in aged care by working together to provide a personalised plan to those wanting to live an independent life at home.  We have a  team of experienced and caring staff who  provide flexible and innovative supports, enabling Coastlink and its clients to thrive within a supportive and family friendly environment.

The Role:

This is a challenging but rewarding opportunity for you to make a positive change in our client’s lives,and also become a part of our successful and supportive team.

The responsibilities of this role will include:

• Providing professional support to our clientsand empower them to meet their goals and aspirations.
• Contributing to the overallcare, health and wellbeing of our clients.
• Supporting social engagement and inclusion within the community.
• Supportclient activities througheffective record keeping.
• Working within the principles of person-centred practice empowering people and enriching their lives.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Minimum Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent qualification.
• A Current First Aid Certificate.
• Experience working with people within Aged Care will be highly regarded.
• Experience working with dementia is desirable.
• An ability to work part of and contribute to a team environment as well as independently.
• A high level of written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of WHS issues and risk management for client home-based care.

• A passion to embrace and apply Coastlink's values and ethics to foster a culture of positive support, client empowerment, honesty, accountability, inclusion, respect and empathy. 
• To be a courteous representative of Coastlink in all undertakings with service users, their carers and in the community portray a positive public image at all times.
• A NDIS Worker Screen Check, Working with Children Check, current NSW Driver’s license and an RMS driving record
 

You will fit right into the team if you also have diplomacy, energy, professionalism and a sense of humour.

If you believe you are the right fit for our organisation please email your resume and cover letter addressing the key criteria above, for consideration no later than 7 April 2024 to recruitment@coastlink.org.au

If you require any additional information or have any queries please contact Irene Simatos on 0499 075 829.

For more information about our services go to our website www.coastlink.org.au

We thank all applicants for your interest in our organisation and this role however please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
 

Coastlink acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land. Coastlink values diversity and encourages applications from all people.
Our vision is to see happy inclusive communities work together in collaborative and inclusive ways to create opportunity and improve quality of life. Our workforce proudly reflects the local communities we connect with and support.