Care and Wellness Assistant

2 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Mission Australia Full time
1 Full time and 1 part time role

  • Location: Surry Hills, NSW 2010
  • 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.

Find out more

about us

and

our purpose

Your Opportunity


This role will build strong positive relationships with our clients and deliver personal care and assistance to meet their individual clinical and lifestyle needs.


Your key responsibilities will be to:

  • Provide personal care and support to our aged residents
  • Assist with various activities of daily living
  • Administer medication to residents from Webster packs
  • Document all progress notes and keep accurate records
  • Observe the condition/health/wellbeing of residents, reporting any concerns to the RN/CNS
Requirements for Success

  • Experience in aged care or working with clients with challenging behaviours and/or mental health issues
  • Ability to work independently and also be able to work in a team
  • Hold a Certificate IV in Aged Care (Medication Administration) or higher
  • A certificate in Mental Health would be high regarded but is not essential
  • Understanding of WHS and infection control principles
  • Possess welldeveloped communication and interpersonal skills
  • First aid certificate (desirable)
  • Mandatory Flu and Covid vaccination
  • NDIS Workers Screen clearance (or the willingness to obtain one)


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

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're committed to the safety and wellbeing of each other and the people we serve.

We recognise and respect diversity.

So, whoever you are, if you're skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

Find out more about a

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)
  • Generous discounts with health insurance and major retailers
  • Free external, confidential counselling and access to
- chaplaincy support

How to apply

To be considered for this opportunity, please click 'Apply". As a committed

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