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Form of workHammondCare Wahroonga is currently looking for Casual Dementia Carers to join our team.
About HammondCare:
HammondCare is an independent Christian charity that has been serving families in Australia since 1932. We are an organisation that is led by our values, our passion is improving the quality of care for people in need.
What makes HammondCare Wahroonga so special?
As one of Australias most innovative health & aged care providers, we champion life for every person in our care.
Our unique, purpose-built, Cottage-style homes provide low and high care for residents with Dementia. Take a virtual tour here through our amazing Wahroonga site here: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=8768WdhVzxQ
So what does a Specialised Carer - Dementia Care do?
Because we place our resident care at the heart of all we do, our Model of Care is dementia-focussed to ensure residents get our full attention and passion. Along with best practice, targeted training, you will be running the cottage like a home, which will include:
- Personal care - showering, grooming, toileting, dressing
- Domestic assistance - cooking, cleaning and laundry
- Engaging with the residents, ensuring they are involved in the activities they WANT to do.
- Recognise, report and respond appropriately to changes in the conditions of residents within your skills and competencies.
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Demonstrate reliability and passion to commit to shifts
- Have sound knowledge & experience/ of people living with Dementia & their needs
- Have a genuine passion for serving elderly people & want to make a difference in their lives
- Be flexible and able to commit to a range of shifts including nights & weekends
- Value teamwork but also be able to work independently and show initiative
- No prior qualifications are needed, full training and support is provided at step of your journey.
What are the benefits of working with HammondCare?
- You may have the opportunity to study a Cert III in Individual Support (Ageing) whilst working. This is supported and covered by HammmondCare
- Fitness Passport access - Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family.
- Novated Leasing, referral bonuses, rewards and recognition
- Discounts across a range of household names such as JB HI- FI
- Option to purchase up to 2 weeks additional annual leave + 14 Paid Parental Leave + 1-week paid partner leave.
- The HammondCare Learning Team can provide you knowledge & development opportunities
- Car servicing discounts + fuel savings
If you have questions, please contact ******@hammond.com.au
HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.
All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, pre-employment medical assessment, complete a NDIS Workers Screening check, and must provide evidence of Covid 19 vaccinations including the Booster.
Our Talent Acquisition team & Hiring Managers kindly request no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. HammondCare isnt responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
