Extended Care Assistant

About Us:

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 4,000 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

About the role:

Extended Care Assistants work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of passionate and committed aged care professionals at Uniting AgeWell Ningana in Sorell. We work together by providing personalised support to deliver the best possible care and services to residents to meet their individual needs and preferences.

• Permanent part time morning, afternoon and overnight shifts
• Weekdays and weekends
• Minimum of 3 shifts per week

You will be responsible for:

• Assisting residents with daily living and mobility duties such as showering, feeding and toileting to enhance daily life
• Building and maintaining supportive relationships with residents, clients and their families to strengthen relationships within the business and local community
• Recognising changes in clients conditions and report observations and concerns

About you:

You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents/clients, enhancing their self-esteem and empowering them to make choices.

This is the place for you if you:

• Hold a current Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
• Are known for your caring and compassionate nature
• Value kindness, respect, integrity, innovationa and inclusion in all that you do
• Are devoted to supporting our residents well-being with person-centred care
• Have the initiative and ability to work without supervision
• Available to commit to a minimum of three permanent rostered shifts per week
• Communicate effectively with a pleasant and positive nature
• Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
• Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

• A current Working With Children & Vulnerable People card
• Current and ongoing flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations
• Australian working rights
• Ability to pass a national police clearance

Why choose Uniting AgeWell:

• Be a part of a values based organization
• Join one of Victoria/Tasmania’s leading aged care providers in one of the fastest growing industries
• Work in your local community and make a difference to the lives of our residents/clients
• Career pathways, education and training opportunities
• Benefits, including salary packaging

Make a positive difference in your community – apply now!

For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at ***********@unitingagewell.org.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!