Due to ongoing growth and increased staff needs across Tanunda, we are seeking Qualified and Unqualified Home & Community Aged Care Workers with outstanding customer service skills to support our aged care customers living independently in their own homes. Your ability to show enthusiasm, positivity, and empathy as you work with our customers and their families is essential to our service. To achieve exceptional outcomes for our customers, you will need to be able to work autonomously, be resourceful, have a natural ability to build strong relationships, as well as problem solve. Situations can change quickly, and no two days are the same.
Must have:
* Your own registered, insured vehicle.
* A roadworthy vehicle is mandatory for this role.
Some duties include but are not limited to:
* Personal care (Assisting with dressing, showering, and grooming)
* Medication assistance
* Planning and preparing meals.
* Transporting customers on social outings & helping with shopping.
* Assisting with light domestic duties (Vacuuming, washing floors, cleaning bathrooms)
* Contributing to support plans to ensure they fit customers’ needs.
Skills & Experience
* A passion for looking after and caring for people.
* The willingness to learn new skills on the job and through training.
* Exceptional time management skills.
* Certificate III in Individual Support/Community Services.
* Previous experience in aged care and/or community care is advantageous but not essential.
About Us
Uniting Communities is a leading, inclusive not-for-profit community services organisation working alongside more than 80,000 South Australians each year to reduce inequality, improve well-being, overcome disadvantage, and support people to live the best lives they can. We value diversity and are committed to providing respectful, accessible services.
Why Work For Us?
* In addition to your salary, you can package up to $15,900 per year pre-tax and additionally a $2,650 Meals and Entertainment card.
* How could working for a Not-For-Profit impact your take-home pay? Visit our salary packaging provider for details - Access Pay
Please attach a resume and cover letter expressing interest in the role.
Early applicants may be considered for immediate interviews.
Respectfully, no agencies please.
As an organisation, we are committed to protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks.
Your application will include the following questions:
* How many years' experience do you have as a Community Care Worker?
* Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
* Do you have customer service experience?
* Do you have a Certificate III in Individual Support?
* Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
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