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Form of workThe organisation
The United Protestant Association of NSW Limited (“UPA”) is a values-driven non-profit organisation dedicated to serving local communities throughout NSW, with a vision of always ensuring we have “our people by our side”.
With a staff compliment of 1400 and a turnover in excess of $100M. UPA is a non-profit Company limited by guarantee.
Our services include:-
- Residential Aged Care
- Home Care Services
- Retirement Villages
The Opportunity
Myoora Homestead located at Henty is inviting expressions of interest from Care Service Employees with a passion for person-centred care to bring their skills to possible permanent part-time and/or casual opportunities.
We are seeking somebody who will thrive on making a difference to our consumers by facilitating positive health and well-being options for individuals, their families, and carers. You must be someone that can provide holistic care to our consumers, including caring for their physical and mental well-being as well as their safety. You will liaise with facility team members to deliver a consumer-focused service that effectively meets individual residents’ needs while promoting functional independence, wellness and lifestyle choices within a Consumer Directed Care (CDC) environment.
What you will bring to the role
Required:
- A Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support (working towards this is acceptable)
- Care skills that are driven by compassion
- A contagious positive attitude
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent Team player who is highly motivated
- The ability to provide a wide range of person-centred care duties
- The ability to assist with medication administration (if assessed as medication competent) and wound care
- The ability to assist with daily living activities
- A desire and willingness to work with each resident to empower them to continue to do the things that they love
- Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, internet/intranet skills, email communication, and confidence with smartphones and digital devices
Desirable:
- Experience in Aged Care
- Knowledge and demonstrated commitment to Quality and Aged Care Standards
- Current First Aid Certificate
Benefits and perks
- Competitive remuneration including eligibility for not-for-profit salary packaging options for permanent employees (up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 entertainment benfits , tax free)
- Access to a Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Up to $500 retention bonus for permanent appointments
- Platinum Member of the Australian College of Nursing
- Supportive and friendly work environment
- Work/life balance and flexible working arrangements available
- Workplace education and support provided
- Opportunity to make a real difference to your community and the lives of those in need
Pre-employment screening
The successful candidate is required to have completed/have a willingness to undertake the following:-
- Vaccinated in accordance with UPA’s Immunisation and Vaccination Policy. (including proof of the required doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine and annual influenza)
- Undertake a National Criminal History Check
- Undertake Probity checks
- Pre-Employment Medical Assessment
Appointment is subject to satisfactory criminal record check, probity and pre-employment medical checks.
Interested
Simply click on the ‘apply now’ button and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration. For a confidential discussion or to obtain a copy of the position description, please email ***********@upa.org.au.
To find out more about UPA of NSW, we invite you to visit our website at www.upa.org.au.
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the UPA’s Recruitment Team at ***********@upa.org.au.
