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Form of workAbout us:
UPA Holbrook Aged Care Facility, situated in beautiful Regional NSW, is dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to our senior community members. Our 21-bed home is more than just a place of residence; it's a vibrant community where residents thrive and enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle. We believe in enhancing the quality of life for our residents, promoting independence, and fostering meaningful connections.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Personal Care Assistant to join our team in providing excellent care and support to residents.
This role is permanent part time (hours negotiable up to full-time), working predominantly night shift.
As a Personal Care Assistant in our small 21 bed facility, you will play a pivotel role in ensuring delivery of quality care and contributing to the health and wellbeing of residents.
Holbrook offers a lifestyle opportunity like no other. Experience the tranquillity of regional living, where your work is not just a job but an integral part of a thriving community. Enjoy the scenic beauty, local festivals, and the warmth of a community that values every member.
Holbrook is a 40-minute drive from major Regional Cities of Albury and Wagga Wagga, which offer 5-star restaurants, cinemas, and shopping. Enjoy life by the Murray River and Hume Dam or take day trips to the nearby snow fields of Falls Creek, Mt Buller, and Mt Hotham.
Key Responsibilities:
Resident Care: Ensure residents receive personalized, high-quality care that promotes their physical, emotional, and social well-being.
Qualifications and Skills:
Certificate 3 in Aged Care or working towards: Current certificate in Aged Care, or currently undergoing Certificate with completion of 1 block of placement.
Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a passion for building meaningful connections within the community.
Compassion: Demonstrated empathy and genuine care for the well-being of aged care residents.
Adaptability: Willingness to embrace the unique lifestyle opportunities of living and working in a close-knit regional community.
Benefits – Why work for UPA?
- Access to a unique lifestyle opportunity in the heart of Regional NSW
- Large Australian Not-for-Profit Aged Care provider with over 80 years of service to the communities it operates within.
- Competitive remuneration including salary packaging (more take-home pay)
- Supportive and friendly work environment
- Work/life balance
- Workplace education and support with a local Regional Manager for guidance.
- Opportunity to make a real difference to your community and the lives of those in need.
- Employee Wellness program available.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Up to $500 retention bonus for permanent appointments
Appointment is subject to satisfactory criminal record, 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.
