Pastoral Carer

4 days ago

KalgoorlieBoulder, Australia Southern Cross Care WA Full time
  • Come join one of WA's largest Aged Care organisations
  • Access our salary packaging of up to $18,550 per year and pay less tax
  • Flexible working environment

At Southern Cross Care WA we help people live extraordinary lives every day, connected to communities. As a provider delivering care, support and accommodation for West Australians in greatest need, our purpose is clear, and our passion is strong.

Southern Cross Care WA is a place where you can have an extraordinary impact, make an extraordinary difference, and be appreciated for extraordinary contributions.

We hope you will join us and become one of the people who make Southern Cross Care WA an extraordinary place to be.

About The Role And Where You Will Be Working

Victoria Park Nursing Home is a welcoming, heritage-style residence in Kalgoorlie, home to 22 residents. With its bright, cheerful rooms and close proximity to Kalgoorlie Hospital, St Mary's Catholic Church, Hannan Street and the Goldfields Highway, it provides a supportive and community-focused environment for both residents and staff.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a compassionate and dedicated Pastoral Care Worker to join our team on a permanent part-time basis (25.5 hours per fortnight). In this role, you will play an important part in enhancing the emotional, spiritual and social wellbeing of our residents, offering care, comfort and connection within our community.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, we would love to hear from you.

Your Responsibilities Will Include
  • Familiarise yourself with the policy and procedures of Pastoral Care at Southern Cross Care and work in accordance with those policies and procedures
  • Maintain appropriate boundaries as You will not be asked to provide nursing or personal care to the residents.
  • Respect and maintain confidentiality of the facility and residents
  • Record visits and submit monthly statistical returns to your manager.

About You

Previous experience working as a Pastoral Carer in an Aged Care setting is preferred. Preferred background in counselling, social work, pastoral care, church ministry.

To Be Considered For This Role, You'll Need
  • Have developed skills in empathy, sensitivity and patience when working with residents
  • Respect the right of residents to confidentiality and privacy
  • Have well-developed interpersonal skills to communicate effectively on all levels both written and verbal.
  • Have the ability to work harmoniously with people from a diverse range of social, economic, cultural and religious backgrounds.
  • Be comfortable with the distinctly Catholic ethos of the facility.
  • Be flexible to work increased hours, if required.

Working With Us

At Southern Cross Care WA, we are committed to being an employer of choice. As well as providing a positive and supportive environment, we also offer the following benefits:
  • Not-for-profit salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits.
  • Corporate Health Insurance with HBF
  • Free employee assistance program
  • A diverse range of services which allows professional development and growth
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Annual leave starting at 4 weeks
  • Carers/personal leave
  • Service Awards for long standing employees
  • Flexible working environment

How To Apply

To express your interest, please apply with an up-to-date resume, and a cover letter outlining your experience / suitability.

Kindly note, if your application progresses to an interview, we'll be asking for:
  • National Police Clearance - current within 6 months (or evidence of application)
  • Immunisation record (Flu)
  • A completed pre-employment health questionnaire

Southern Cross Care WA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work.

For more information on the services, we provide visit: scrosswa.org.au

About Us

Established over 50 years ago, Southern Cross Care WA is a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation contributing to social, health and economic development in WA. We do this by enabling the delivery of integrated services in our community for the increasingly complex health, care and accommodation needs of our aging population and those living with mental illness.

Our dedicated and passionate team of around 900 employees and 130 volunteers, deliver care and services to over 3000 West Australians across our residential, retirement village, mental health, community housing and home care portfolio.

Our promise to our clients, residents and each other is to enable extraordinary because we;

Listen, Act, Do not give up, Work as one.

Southern Plus and Southern Cross Housing Ltd. are part of the Southern Cross Care WA Inc. Group.
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