Care Champion Part time

Bolton Clarke is Australias largest independent not-for-profit aged care provider shaping the future of positive ageing. With RSL Queensland and the Royal District Nursing Service at the heart of our DNA we have been caring for Australians since 1885. Today our exceptional teams support more than 130000 people to live independently at home and across our 43 retirement living communities and 88 residential aged care homes. Everything we do is dedicated to enabling celebrating and supporting older Australians to live and age positively.

About the Opportunity

To be the frontline person and advocate for a group of residents. You will take ownership of their wellbeing and care by maintaining a schedule of checking in to ensure they are comfortable and their needs have been addressed.

Problem solve and attend to gaps in resident needs where necessary by collaboratively supporting the care team to ensure ideal delivery of resident care and support.

To be the day-to-day relationship link for families keeping them up to date with the care and wellbeing needs of the resident.

Build strong and inclusive relationships by communicating effectively with residents families and staff team members.

About you

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following:

Certificate III or Certificate IV in Aged Care or equivalent required

Minimum of 6 months work experience as an AIN within residential aged care services desirable

Strong and clear verbal communication skills

Good care knowledge

Strong customer service skills

Knowledge of compliance requirements

Good systems knowledge and IT skills

All mandatory learning up to date

Team coordination or coaching skills (desirable)

Immunisation record - COVID including booster mandatory

Flexibility and reliability with a strong commitment to work!

Ability to communicate effectively with residents families and all levels of staff

Strong passion for working with the elderly

Please Note: Successful applicants must complete a National Police Check and/or NDIS Worker Check

Benefits

Our culture is both supportive and collaborative where you can make your role your return youll get:

A work culture that truly values you and invests in your career.

Salary packaging & tax benefits up to $15900 tax free & additional $2650 entertainment

Up to 10 weeks parental paid leave 1 additional public holiday per year nominated by Bolton Clarke up to 2 days a year infectious illness leave

A range of employee discounts and benefits.

Free seasonal flu vaccinations

Ongoing professional development and career opportunities.

Mental Health Programs (EAP).

Our residential aged care communities are supported by specialised teams who care deeply about our residents individual needs. Together with residents healthcare partners and families our teams deliver best practice care with the highest standards of safety clinical practice and governance.