Salamander Bay, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW
Nursing - Aged Care (Healthcare & Medical)
$31.24 p/h + salary packaging & other NFP benefits
* Up to $31.24 p/h + super, penalties, maximum allowable NFP tax benefits
* Night Duty Shifts Available
* Permanent part-time with flexible hours to suit you
About our facility
Uniting Salamander Bay is situated in beautifully landscaped gardens and moments from the sparking waters of Salamander Bay.
Household Living – our innovative approach to care – empowers our residents to live their day, their way, just as you would in any family home.
There are 3 separate households, each with up to 20 residents, including a secure Memory Support Unit for people living with dementia. Your Uniting Homemaker ensures that the community is thriving and doing things that are meaningful and enjoyable.
What you’ll be doing in this role
* You’ll provide care, companionship and emotional support to residents living in our aged care home, to help support their independence and improve their quality of life
* Providing daily living assistance such as showering, personal hygiene, dressing, help at mealtimes and with general mobility
* Assisting with medication and simple wound dressings
* Supporting residents in community-based recreational and social activities.
What We Offer You:
* A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
* Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
* Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
* Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.
* A supportive and inclusive, and collaborative work environment
* A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career
* Ideally, you’ll have a Certificate III/IV in Aged Care or Individual Support or an equivalent qualification. If you’re not currently qualified and would like to be, then we can help you get there.
* You’ll have previous experience in aged or community care, or a passion to begin your career in aged care if you’re studying or have recently become qualified.
* You’ll be adaptable, empathetic and resourceful, and be able to live Uniting’s everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.
How to apply
If this opportunity is of interest, then we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply’ button in this ad, fill out your details and submit. We encourage applications from people who identify as a part of the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community.
What to expect
Please know that employment with Uniting will require a National Police Check, and Reference Checks.
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