Extended Care Assistant

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Uniting AgeWell Careers Full time
About Us

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 4600 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

Why choose Uniting AgeWell - Aldersgate Village
  • Easy to access with public transport and free on/off site parking
  • Above award hourly rates
  • Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
  • Annual Leave loading
  • Career pathways, education and training opportunities
  • Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff
  • Enhanced Parental Leave options
  • Location options - move within our Uniting AgeWell network (Victoria and Tasmania)
  • Not for profit, values-based organisation
About the role

Extended Care Assistants work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of passionate and committed aged care professionals. We work together by providing personalised support to deliver the best possible care and services to residents to meet their individual needs and preferences.

We are seeking a Part-time Extended Care Assistant to work in our Newnham Facility. The successful candidates will also have the opportunity to pick up shifts.

  • Assisting residents with daily living and mobility duties such as showering, feeding and toileting to enhance daily life
  • Building and maintaining supportive relationships with residents, clients and their families to strengthen relationships within the business and local community
  • Recognising changes in clients conditions and report observations and concerns
  • Part Time opportunity offering a variety of shifts, morning, afternoon and night duty

This is the place for you if you have:

  • Hold a current Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
  • Are known for your caring and compassionate nature
  • Have the initiative and ability to work without supervision
  • Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
  • Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)
Essentials for working in Aged Care
  • A current Working With Vulnerable People card
  • Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
  • Australian working rights
  • Ability to pass a national police clearance and NDIS Clearance

Make a positive difference in your community – apply now

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.

You can access the position description here: Extended Care Assistant PD.pdf

For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at Recruitment@unitingagewell.org. Please note the position and location.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you


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