Personal Carer - Casual Pool -Holbrook Hostel
About The Position
UPA of NSW is hiring directly employed casual Personal Care Workers/Care Service Employees for its Holbrook Hostel casual pool. The role offers flexible shifts matched to availability where possible, with shifts depending on operational requirements and the employee’s availability. Casual employees receive a UPA induction, workplace training, ongoing support, and the opportunity to work with familiar residents, teams, and homes. There may be opportunities to be considered for ongoing or permanent employment when suitable vacancies become available. The position supports residents to maintain independence, wellbeing, and connection to activities they enjoy. Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, which may include a National Criminal History Check, pre-employment medical assessment, evidence of vaccinations required under UPA policy, and verification of qualifications and Australian working rights. UPA welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and can provide recruitment-process adjustments when requested.
Requirements
- Hold a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing), Aged Care, or an equivalent qualification, or be actively working towards one where permitted.
- Have a compassionate and respectful approach to supporting older people.
- Be reliable and comfortable responding to available shifts.
- Communicate well and enjoy working as part of a team.
- Hold current Australian working rights.
- Be able to work across a range of days and shift times.
Nice To Haves
- Previous residential aged-care experience.
- A current First Aid Certificate.
- Availability for morning, afternoon, night, weekend, and public-holiday shifts is highly regarded.
Responsibilities
- Provide respectful, person-centred care.
- Support residents with personal care and daily living activities.
- Assist residents with mobility.
- Support medication administration when appropriately trained and assessed as competent.
- Complete accurate care documentation.
- Work closely with nurses and other care employees.
- Build positive relationships with residents and their families.
Benefits
- Flexible shifts matched to availability where possible.
- Competitive casual rates, including applicable loadings and penalty rates.
- Opportunities for extra work throughout Christmas, New Year, and beyond.
- UPA induction, workplace training, and ongoing support.
- Opportunity to return to familiar residents, employees, and homes.
- Access to UPA’s Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support.
- Chance to be considered for permanent roles when suitable vacancies become available.
- Meaningful work supporting older people in the community.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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