Personal Carer - Woodlands
Personal Carer - Woodlands
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Job Description
PERSONAL CARER
About Us
UPA Aged Care Solutions is a not-for-profit values-based organisation committed to providing high-quality residential aged care home care and retirement services. We believe every individual has the right to live with dignity respect and security and we strive to attract and retain top talent who share our philosophy of care.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Personal Carerto join our team at Woodlands Lodge Hostel in our Hunter Region.You will make a difference to our residents by facilitating positive health and well-being options for individuals their families and carers.
Duties will include (but not limited to): -
- Provision of a wide range of Person-Centred Care duties
- Assistance with medication (if you are assessed as medication competent) and wound dressing
- Assistance in daily living activities
- Working with each resident to continue to do the things they love
We are also willing to invest in training and offer you all the support you might need in order to succeed in your role.
What you will need
- A Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support (or working towards)
- The ability to provide a wide range of person-centred care duties
- A desire and willingness to work with each resident to empower them to continue to do the things that they love
- Care skills that are driven by compassion
- Experience in Aged Care desirable
- Current First Aid Certificate desirable
- Excellent communication skills
- Team player who is highly motivated
- Availability to work various shifts across various days
Why work for us
- Competitive pay with salary packaging options (up to $15900 living expenses and $2650 entertainment benefits tax-free)
- Access to a Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program
- Retention bonus for permanent appointments
- Supportive and friendly work environment
- Flexible working arrangements for a great work/life balance
- Ongoing workplace education and support
- Make a real difference to your community and residents lives!
Pre-employment screening
The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia and be willing to complete the following:
- National Criminal History Check
- Pre-Employment Checks
- Vaccination in accordance with UPAs Immunisation and Vaccination Policy
Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening and confirmation of the applicants right to work in Australia.
If you wish to apply please click the Apply Now button and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration. Please note that applications sent via email will not be accepted.
To learn more about UPA and explore our current job opportunities visit our website at .
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 UPAs Recruitment Team at.
Employment Type
Part-Time
