Care Service Employee

About us

At Uniting, we believe in taking real steps to make the world a better place. We work to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Our services are in the areas of aged care and disability, community services, and chaplaincy and we get involved in social justice and advocacy issues that impact the people we serve. We commit to respecting children and take action to keep them safe.

As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of lifestyle choices, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.

We are bold, imaginative, restfpecul and compassionate.

About the opportunity

Uniting are seeking experienced Care Service Employees to work at Uniting Quong Tart in Ashfield on a casual basis, to work collaboratively as a care team member to assist in the provision of care services that enhances the residents’ well-being and is inclusive of their physical, psychological, social and spiritual qualities, to facilitate self-determination, capacity and resilience, as well as improve social engagement and quality of life for the resident.

Key responsibilities may include

Providing a wide range of personal care services to residents
Supervise daily hygiene – showers or baths, shaving, cutting nails; lay out clothes and assist in dressing; make beds and tidy rooms; store clothes and clean wardrobes
Assist and support residents with medication utilising medication compliance aids; simple wound dressing, etc.
Assist with meals and feeding
Recognise, report and respond appropriately to changes in condition of residents.

Qualifications

Certificate III or IV in Aged Care or equivalent qualification
Current First Aid Certificate
Ability to speak Cantonese or Mandarin

Skills & experience

A good insight into the health, social or aged care services industries
Previous experience in aged or community care and passion for Aged Care
A gift for working collaboratively with a team and confident flying solo
Great understanding of Work Health and Safety principles and risk management practices

Benefits & culture

Uniting is proud to be an EEO employer. Uniting supports an inclusive approach in the workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome staff regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity and lifestyle choices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Ongoing training & development
Career development opportunities

To Apply Now

Please visit our careers page https://www.uniting.org/join-our-team/current-vacancies

For Further Information Contact: Ivica Yeung on 02 8753 2900