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Are you an Extended Care Assistant looking for a new challenge in your career? Do you have a passion for helping others but want a change? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
At Southern Cross Care we are actively seeking skilled and compassionate ECAs to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for helping others and supporting individuals in need of extended care.
The Opportunity We have casual positions available for qualified Extended Care Assistants at our residential care facility.
The Extended Care Assistant will deliver individual care that includes, but is not limited to assisting with personal care, medications, nutrition & hydration, general tidying and cleaning, assisting with lifestyle or wellness activities, and any assistance or support required with any other residential care needs within scope of training and skills.
What you'll need: Minimum Certificate III in Individual Support. Knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards (or the ability to acquire this). Satisfactory national police check within the last three months. Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People registration with NDIS endorsement. If you are on a visa, a copy of your current IMMI Letter. What's on Offer The opportunity to salary package up to $18,550 per FBT year.
Free Parking.
Training and professional development opportunities.
About Us When you choose Southern Cross Care Tasmania, you are choosing a team who is passionate about people and their quality of life. For over 50 years we have been caring for our community, making a difference in the lives of those we care for as well as those that work for us.
A wholly Tasmanian not-for-profit aged care provider with services in almost every region, we provide support in residential aged care, lifestyle villages, and in the home. Taking a holistic approach, our clinical and lifestyle services are delivered by qualified, passionate and committed people who value and respect individual needs and preferences.
How to Apply How do your skills match this job? Your application will include the following questions:
Are you able to work flexible hours and weekends if required? All applicants for roles based within Australia will be required to consent to a background check. These industry-wide checks are intended to help everyone feel more confident that the profession hires people that live by our values and are committed to service for our customers, communities, and each other. Please confirm your consent to completing a Background Check as part of the hiring process. Do you have any current, pending criminal convictions? Do you have full working rights? Do you require visa sponsorship? Do you agree with the privacy policy? Southern Cross Care (Tas.) Inc. is a charitable service founded by the Knights of the Southern Cross. It is Tasmania's leading Aged Care provider and is also one of the State's largest employers with over 1100 full and part-time employees.
Residential Care Facilities are located in Hobart, Launceston, George Town and Somerset with a varied choice of locations in the two major cities. All of these facilities are proud to have achieved current three-year Accreditation status.
Independent living options to suit every retirement choice are available in all major centres as well as the peaceful, semi-rural town of Westbury. A variety of Home Care services are available statewide.
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