SSE Care Service Employee Casual
Uniting
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Location
Sydney South East Region
Reference #
5970B848-9E84-ADC1-4541-B630A809EA30
Closing Date
30-09-2020
Salary
Casual Care Service Employees
Vacancy Type
CASUAL POOL CARE SERVICE EMPLOYEES
Uniting are Seeking Experienced Carers to work in a Casual Pool across Sydney South East.
About the opportunity:
Uniting are seeking experienced Care Service Employees to work across several of our Uniting facilities in Sydney South East, NSW, in a Casual Pool.
There are 17 facilities within this area and we require full availability and your own transport as a priority in order to fulfil this role.
You MUST be available for all shifts which include AM, PM and ND and have flexibility to work at short notice.
We will be holding group assessments for these positions.
On Offer:
Is the chance to work for a leading Not for Profit Organisation
The chance to work many hours across multiple facilities
The opportunity with a market leader to gain invaluable experience
We need you 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.
• Training in kitchen and laundry duties would be advantageous to the role.
Qualifications:
• Certificate IV in Aged Care or equivalent qualification
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Certified in Medication Administration
Skills & Experience:
• A good insight into the health, social or aged care services industries
• Previous experience in aged or community care
• Great communication and customer service skills and the ability to get along easily with others
• Must be able to work all shifts, including night shifts
• 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
Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which include a National Police Check and Reference Check.