Personal Carer - Ascott Gardens - PT
About The Position
We are looking for a Personal Carer to join our team at Ascott Gardens in our Orange Region. You will make a difference to our residents by facilitating positive health and well-being options for individuals, their families, and carers. The United Protestant Association of NSW Limited (“UPA”) is a values-driven non-profit care organisation serving local communities throughout NSW, with a vision of always ensuring we have “our people by our side”. With a staff compliment of 1400 and a turnover in excess of $100M, UPA is a non-profit Company limited by guarantee. Our services include: Residential Aged Care, Home Care Services, and Retirement Villages. We are also willing to invest in training and offer you all the support you might need in order to succeed in your 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
