Personal Care Worker- Holbrook Village Hostel

United Protestant Association of NSW Limited • Holbrook, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The United Protestant Association of NSW Limited (“UPA”) is a values-driven non-profit care organisation serving local communities throughout NSW. They are looking for a Care Service Employee to join their team at Holbrook Village Hostel in their Riverina Murray Region. The role involves making a difference to residents by facilitating positive health and well-being options for individuals, their families, and carers. UPA is willing to invest in training and offer support for success in the role.

Requirements

• A Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support (or working towards)
• The ability to provide a wide range of person-centred care duties
• A desire and willingness to work with each resident to empower them to continue to do the things that they love
• Care skills that are driven by compassion
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player who is highly motivated
• Availability to work various shifts across various days
• Vaccinated in accordance with UPA’s Immunisation and Vaccination Policy. (including proof of the required doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine and annual influenza)
• Undertake a National Criminal History Check
• Pre-Employment Medical Assessment

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Aged Care desirable
• Current First Aid Certificate desirable

Responsibilities

• Provision of a wide range of Person-Centred Care duties
• Assistance with medication (if you are assessed as medication competent) and wound dressing
• Assistance in daily living activities
• Working with each resident to continue to do the things they love

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration including eligibility for not-for-profit salary packaging options for permanent employees (up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 entertainment benefits, tax free)
• Access to a Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Up to $500 retention bonus for permanent appointments
• Platinum Member of the Australian College of Nursing
• Supportive and friendly work environment
• Work/life balance and flexible working arrangements available
• Workplace education and support provided
• Opportunity to make a real difference to your community and the lives of those in need

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree