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Form of work Churches of Christ, Stanthorpe Aged Care Service
Permanent, Part-Time Opportunities
Imagine a career with Churches of Christ
Our values encourage us to be accepting of differences and embrace all. Our size and variety offer you real choices and opportunities to grow your career.
We also offer:
Variety of shifts available;
5 Weeks annual leave with the ability to purchase more;
Salary packaging benefits that greatly increase take-home pay;
Supportive team environment;
Opportunities for professional development;
Grants (for eligible employees) to assist in formal study;
Employee discount program through our large network or retail partners (Bupa Health, Medibank, JB HI-FI etc);
A career where you can make a huge difference in the quality of life for our residents!
Established in 1930, We are one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations.
Active in the areas of children, youth and family services; community housing; retirement living; home care; and residential aged care services, we provide care and compassion to vulnerable people at different stages of their life journey. With over 200 Services in more than 100 communities, we positively impact around 45,000 lives a year.
Highlighting the importance of this role
Swap the city hustle for the natural beauty and charm of Stanthorpe. Located in the Southern Downs Region, Stanthorpe is a nature lovers paradise with good bushwalking trails and national parks. Come be part of our warm and close-knit community and work in our modern facility.
As the Personal Care Worker, you will be responsible for providing direct care to residents and assisting them in daily living activities that meet their individual physical, spiritual, social and cultural needs. Shifts consist of mornings, afternoons, nights and overnights.
During your varied day you will:
Provide personal care and physical and emotional support to residents who require assistance with daily living;
Participate in the development and review of resident/client care plans; complete charting and report any observed changes to resident health to the Registered Nurse/Enrolled Nurse;
Maintain the personal dignity and privacy of all residents, their representatives and staff, and ensure that all interaction with residents and their representatives are treated confidentially;
Support and assist in the provision of a comfortable, safe and secure environment;
Undertake and complete tasks as delegated by Registered/Enrolled Nurse.
Remuneration for this role is $23.86 - $27.81 per hour commensurate with experience.
What you can bring to the team
You have a compassionate nature and love being around and caring for seniors. You will enjoy taking time to build relationships with our residents and taking time to get to know them in order to provide the best possible care. You are a positive individual who works well with others and are happy to support your fellow team members.
Your experience and qualifications for this role ideally, should include:
Certificate III or IV in Aged Care or Individual Support (Qualified);
Willingness to work a variety of shifts, including morning afternoons and nights across a 7-day week;
Current National Police Check or the ability to obtain.
Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety.
Under Churches of Christ policy and/or the applicable public health directions, team members are required to be vaccinated for Covid-19. As part of the recruitment processes we ask that you provide evidence that your vaccination meets the requirements of Churches of Christ policy or the applicable public health direction.
To apply
To apply for this position please click the Apply Button. For further information, please contact Silvia Pozzebon on 07 4681 6888.
We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.
Applications will be assessed as received
