Carer – Care Therapy | Bupa St.Ives

Overview

Ready for a new career adventure? Join Bupa Aged Care and be at the heart of it in Bupa St.Ives. As Australia's largest regional aged care and dementia provider, we continue to be part of communities driven by vision, passion and hard work. We make life better for thousands. That includes yours. You make a difference to our residents and their families, and we want to make sure you’re absolutely supported to do just that.

Our delightful and modern care home is situated in the green, leafy suburb of St Ives on the Upper North Shore of Sydney. Conveniently positioned on Mona Vale road the home is a central location to connect with the Northern Beaches, Wahroonga and Sydney CBD. It consists of 98 beds, with a variety of care units. Our primary goal is placing our focus on the health, lifestyle and well-being of our residents.

The heart of the role

At Bupa Aged Care, Carers have a voice and are empowered to contribute to improvements that better support residents to live longer, healthier and happier lives. We’re always looking for ways to improve, and you’ll be playing a pivotal role in the pursuit of best-quality outcomes for much loved and valued residents. You’ll enjoy the variety, autonomy and satisfying rewards that only a career with Bupa Aged Care can provide.

Whilst working shifts as a Carer – Care Therapy, you will work under the guidance of allied health professionals to support implementation of the residents’ plan of care by hosting group and individual residents programmes including therapy/exercise sessions, supporting telehealth assessments, participate in interdisciplinary team collaboration to provide the Care Team with a deeper understanding of each referred resident’s clinical situation including completing progress notes and charting completed exercise programs, and undertaking other general Carer activities as required.

You’ll join a supportive, collaborative and caring team to make a positive impact to the lives of our residents and participate in continuous improvement activities within the care home as requested by the Clinical management team.

We’re always looking for ways to improve, and you’ll be playing a pivotal role in the pursuit of best-quality outcomes for much loved and valued residents.

The Benefits

- Discounts on Health Insurance, Home, Contents and Landlord Insurance, Car Insurance, Travel Insurance, Pet Insurance
- VIVA Happier and Healthier - our employee wellbeing program. We’ve got your back. We support our people to be the best version of themselves, physically and mentally, so they can be the best support for our customers. If our customers deserve outstanding healthcare, then so do you.
- Career development; You’ll have a real say in shaping the future direction of the business and your own career because we believe that when you grow, Bupa grows.
- Access to leading training and professional development - supported by our quality education team and expert clinicians with a commitment to clinical excellence
- Comprehensive induction and buddy program - we set you up for success from the outset and ease you into your new role with support
- Be recognised and rewarded - Bupa Love Reward & Recognition Program ensures that the gratitude of our residents and their families is passed on to staff who deserve it

What will you bring?

- Min Certificate 3 qualification in either; Ageing, Individual Support, Care or Disability(mandatory)
- A passion and energy for world class care
- Ability to work as part of a tight-knit team and delegate effectively
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A strong understanding of Resident Rights, and Aged Care Accreditation Standards and their Outcomes

Be at the Heart of It

– your new team is ready to welcome you

Just so you know, everyone will be required to complete pre-employment checks as part of the application process.

Bupa cares about creating and sustaining a safe and inclusive workplace where our team members feel they belong regardless of gender identity (including how one chooses to express it), ethnicity, disability (physical, mental and/or sensory), sexual orientation, religion or life stage. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment. If you require any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know at the time of your application

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