Care and Wellness Assistant

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Mission Australia Full time
Permanent part time and full time

  • Location: Surry Hills, NSW, also working across Redfern Aged Care
  • Salary: $36.39/hr+ Super + Salary Packaging
  • Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need
Life at Mission Australia


When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive.

United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us.

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about us

and

our purpose

Your Opportunity


Reporting into the Director of Care, this role will deliver personal care and assistance to consumers residing in residential aged care.

The role works in partnership with the consumers to meet their individual clinical care, wellness and lifestyle needs.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

  • Provide compassionate and personalized care to our consumers by assisting in activities of daily living
  • Work with clinical and nonclinical team to enable proactive and supportive environment
  • Oversee the use of medication by consumer and administer medications as prescribed
  • Maintain accurate documentation and ensure any incidents are reported through the Incident Management System
  • Adhere to WHS and infection control standards and follow emergency procedures as needed
  • Collaborate with external stakeholders and family members when required
  • Promote independence of residents in meeting their own spiritual and emotional needs
Requirements for Success

  • Cert IV or equivalent in Aged Care
  • Previous experience working with clients who have behavioural or mental health issues
  • Desirable
  • Understanding of medication administration
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Intermediate computer literacy
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively using principles of integrated service delivery
  • First Aid certificate and NDIS clearance desirable


Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications and referee checks, and have a NDIS clearance.

Our culture


Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.

We prioritize the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.

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career with Mission Australia

Your benefits

  • Rewarding work every day you know you're making a real difference
  • Notforprofit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via
  • AccessPay)
  • Free external, confidential counselling and access to
- chaplaincy support

  • Volunteering opportunities
  • Extra leave available including an additional public holiday, additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave.
How to apply

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