AddressWhen you join MercyCare, you join something bigger. A community of staff that make a difference at the heart of the community. As a leading Western Australian not-for-profit provider of aged care, family, community, early learning, and disability services we support people throughout life’s journey. We invest in our people by building rewarding careers, offering training and development opportunities and a values-driven culture where our people can belong and thrive.
About the role
Are you looking for a work/life balance position that allows you to make a positive impact on the lives of others? We have opportunities for passionate Care Companions who are care about the well-being of aged care residents.
These positions provide person-centered care that maintains residents' independence and maximizes their quality of life. The role contributes to creating and maintaining a home environment that caters to residents' physical, emotional, and cultural needs by assisting with nourishing meals, supporting individual care plans and activities of daily living for residents.
We are offering the following part time rosters:
Kelmscott Available Rosters - Care Companions
Additionally, we have multiple upcoming casual positions available.
About you
Your confidence in your ability to provide exceptional care to our residents will enable you to create a positive and welcoming environment for your team and residents. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal relationship building skills, a supportive nature, and a passion for the aged care industry.
The following experience and qualifications will ensure your success in this role:
- Salary: $58,805.76 to $59,497.36 per annum, plus 11% superannuation.
- Certificate III/IV in Aged Care (desirable)
- Effective organisation and time management skills
- Able to work on your own but also as part of a bigger team.
- Understanding of your own safety and others in the workplace
- Evidence of current influenza and COVID vaccinations preferred but not required
- National Police Clearance (issued within the last six months)
About the benefits
You’ll join an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming Western Australian based organisation focused on making a difference in the local community. In addition, you’ll have access to:
- Competitive salary with Not-for-Profit packaging options up to $18,000!
- Employee Benefits & discounts (including Childcare for your own little ones)
- Comprehensive Wellbeing Program including discounted health insurance and free flu vaccinations.
- Career Pathways, Professional Development and Training
- Options to purchase additional leave.
To Apply
Click “Apply Now” to visit our website and apply. Applications close on 1 June 2024 but apply soon as we will progress recruitment earlier if the right match is found.
At MercyCare, every person matters.
With our 175-year legacy extending back to the Catholic Sisters of Mercy, today we stand proud to make a positive difference in our local communities. We live by our values – respect, integrity, compassion, justice, excellence, and courage.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children, young people and the vulnerable. We invite applications from people from all walks of life, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and those from diverse ages, cultures, faiths, abilities, gender, and sexuality.
Attachments:
- MercyCare - Kelmscott, Care Companion Available Positions.pdf
