AddressWhy SCC?
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. These positions will be offered as Casual to cover mornings on a Monday through Sunday availability and will be located in our homely facility at Goulburn Aged Care Facility.
The Role: We are looking for a Care Staff Employee for our casual pool who is available for am, pm and night shifts on a rotating 24/7 roster.
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.
- Reporting any changes of resident to the Registered Nurse on the shift duty
- Assist with mobility including using mechanical lifting aids and ensuring the residents comfort.
- Assist in mealtimes and social activities.
Additional benefits!!
- Certificate III in Aged Care or relevant Certification
- Comprehensive Induction Program
- Ongoing Training and Development including opportunities to complete formal training (Certificate III in Aged Care)
- Genuine career progression pathways
- Discounted Health Insurance products
- Up to $18K NFP salary packaging, including discounts at major retailers, cinemas and restaurants
- Heart HQ - the Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) People Platform that is packed with exclusive benefits and features designed to help you Celebrate, Connect and Succeed.
Requirements:
- Certificate III in Aged/ Individuals Support/ 2nd year Nursing students who have completed 1 placement
- Experience in a similar role in aged care
- A genuine enthusiasm, care and compassion in your commitment to working with elderly people.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Respect for all people, regardless of background, age, gender, religion and ethnicity
- Flexible to do AM/PM and night shifts
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!
