Nursing - Aged Care (Healthcare & Medical)
The United Protestant Association of NSW Limited (UPA) is a Christian non-profit organisation dedicated to serving local communities throughout NSW. With a staff complement of 1500 and over $100M turnover, UPA is a non-profit Company limited by guarantee.
Our services include:
* Home Care Services
* Residential Aged Care
The Opportunity
Richmond Lodge aged care home located in Casino is inviting expressions of interest from Care Service Employees with a passion for person-centred care to bring their skills to casual opportunities. Must be available to work morning/afternoon shifts and weekends.
We are seeking somebody who will thrive on making a difference to our consumers by facilitating positive health and well-being options for individuals, their families, and carers. You must be someone that can provide holistic care to our consumers, including caring for their physical and mental well-being as well as their safety. You will liaise with facility team members to deliver a consumer-focused service that effectively meets individual residents’ needs while promoting functional independence, wellness and lifestyle choices within a Consumer Directed Care (CDC) environment.
What you will bring to the role
Required:
* A Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support (working towards this is acceptable).
* Care skills that are driven by compassion.
* Excellent Team player who is highly motivated.
* The ability to provide a wide range of person-centred care duties.
* The ability to assist with medication administration (if assessed as medication competent) and wound care.
* The ability to assist with daily living activities.
* A desire and willingness to work with each resident to empower them to continue to do the things that they love.
* Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, internet/intranet skills, email communication, and confidence with smartphones and digital devices.
* Experience in Aged Care.
* Knowledge and demonstrated commitment to Quality and Aged Care Standards.
* Current First Aid Certificate.
What’s in it for you
* Attractive Compensation: Enjoy competitive salary and access to not-for-profit salary packaging options, including $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment, meals, and accommodation.
* Convenient Perks: Benefit from free on-site parking and corporate discounts on Medibank Private health insurance.
* Supportive Work Environment: Thrive in a friendly and inclusive workplace that promotes work/life balance with flexible working arrangements.
* Professional Growth: Access workplace education and support to enhance your skills.
* Community Impact: Seize the chance to make a meaningful difference in the community and improve lives.
* Additional Benefits: Enjoy free uniforms and an Employee Assistance Program for added support.
The appointment is subject to satisfactory criminal background, probity and pre-employment medical checks.
Next Steps
Simply click on the ‘apply now’ button and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration. For a confidential discussion or to obtain a copy of the position description, please email recruitment@upa.org.au.
To find out more about UPA of NSW, we invite you to visit our website at www.upa.org.au.
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the UPA’s Recruitment Team at recruitment@upa.org.au.
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