Personal Carer Wallsend

Personal Care Worker Wallsend

• Salary $32-$34
• Part time job and requires availability from Sunday to Monday.
• Salary packaging ($15900 M&E Care Novated Leasing)
• Key Benefit (e.g. relocation package offered paid AHPRA membership etc. kms paid)

The Opportunity

We are looking for aPersonal care worker to join our team at Woodlands lodge in our Wallsend region.

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 UPA:

• Competitive remuneration including eligibility for not-for-profit salary packaging options for permanent employees (up to $15900 living expenses and $2650 entertainment benefits tax free)
• UPA guarantees the contracted hours for shift work employees.
• Access to a Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Up to $500 retention bonus for permanent appointments
• Support provided for your ongoing AHPRA registration requirements (including payment of annual fees) - ONLY FOR CLINICAL ROLES
• Platinum Member of the Australian College of Nursing - ONLY FOR CLINICAL ROLES
• Supportive and friendly work environment
• Work/life balance and flexible working arrangements available
• Workplace education and support provided
• Opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our residents and the community

The Organisation

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.

Pre-employment screening

The successful applicant is required to meet the following criteria:

• Applicants must have current and valid Australian working rights (citizenship permanent residency or a valid working visa) to be considered for this role.

• Must be willing to undertake pre-employment checks which include but not limited to National Police Check Reference Checks Qualification and professional registration verification

• Vaccinated 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.

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 contact the UPA Talent Team at.

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