Care Service Employee

We have a long history of providing exceptional care that empowers older people to live a full life.  As a not-for-profit aged care provider, we're able to invest in providing an exceptional experience to our clients as well as support and develop our frontline staff to achieve this. 

When you join us, you will be provided with a competitive rate of pay, not-for-profit salary packaging benefits and the support of a wonderful leadership team and colleagues.

In this rewarding role you will work in a team environment where every day will be different.  With your can-do attitude, you will be responsible for the direct care of our residents ensuring they are able to "Live Life to the Full" in our home-like environment.

Permanent part time shifts we have available are:

• 2145-0630hrs Sun-Mon
• 2145-0630hrs Mon-Wed

We require minimum of two years experience for this role and full working rights. 

As a Care Service Employee, you will:

• Provide emotional and social support whilst assisting residents with a range of daily life activities
• Support residents with self-care including grooming, bathing and dressing
• Assist with mobility including using mechanical lifting aids
• Assist in mealtimes and social activities

Requirements:

• Certificate III in Aged Care / Individual Support 
• Experience in similar role in aged care 
• A genuine enthusiasm, care and compassion in your commitment to working with elderly people
• Flexible to do AM/PM and night shifts
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

About Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)

We are a not-for-profit organisation with a mission to empower older people to ‘live life to the full’. For the last 50 years our name has been trusted by the community to provide care and support for thousands of people in over 40 locations across NSW and the ACT.

We have a passion for providing the best care with clinical excellence. We offer person-centred Care Services to meet individual needs and preferences in residential aged care as well as in-home care. At SCC, people are at the heart of everything we do. We support our employees to excel!

Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT benefits:

• Up to $15,990K Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Ongoing learning and development – plus online learning in topics of your choice.
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Friendly inclusive culture with strong leadership and support.
• Recognition and appreciation program.
• An organisational commitment to continuous improvement - share your ideas and we will listen.