Residential Care Officer

Location: Meningie, SA, 5264
Full-Time: Immediate start
Reports to: Aged Care Facility Manager
Job Title: Residential Care Officer
Salary range: $76,515 - $80,000 depending on skill level + Superannuation
Job Closure date: 30 days

About the Role
Our client is a small community-based noted-for-profit home located in a small town of Meningie. Their modern, 30 bed home has a lovely outlook over the town and Lake. Our client is looking for an experienced Residential Care Officer to join the team focussed on ensuring an excellent quality of care to residents and by extension, their families.

DUTIES:
• Keep resident documentation accurate and current, including daily notes, care assessments, and care plans.
• Monitor and record any changes in residents’ needs, promptly reporting concerns.
• Make residents’ beds and ensure fresh, clean linen is always available.
• Keep residents’ clothing stored neatly and organised.
• Correctly return laundered clothing to the appropriate residents’ rooms.
• Assist with meal service, supporting residents during mealtimes as needed.
• Help deliver specialised nursing care under supervision, following individual care plans.
• Provide consistently high standards of care and support to all residents.
• Encourage residents’ independence by assisting with personal care respectfully and in line with their care plan.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, residents, families, GPs, and allied health professionals to ensure prompt, courteous service.
• Uphold residents’ rights to privacy, confidentiality, choice, and decision-making always.
• Offer emotional support and companionship to residents.
• Engage proactively and cooperatively as part of the wider care team.
• Build and nurture positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Support compliance with the Aged Care Standards and company policies.
• Remain adaptable and responsive to organisational needs and changes.
• Attend team meetings, training sessions, and mandatory education programs.
• Identify personal training needs and take part in ongoing learning.
• Contribute to workplace safety and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Recognise and report potential risks or complaints relevant to the role.
• Follow all Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) policies and safe work practices.
• Take responsibility for maintaining a safe environment for yourself, your team, and residents.
• Adhere to all relevant legislation and workplace requirements.
• Demonstrate and promote Equal Employment Opportunity principles, ensuring a respectful, harassment-free workplace.
• Follow and champion all organisational policies and procedures.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
• Up-to-date annual flu vaccination and full COVID-19 immunisation.
• Signed statutory declaration disclosing any serious overseas criminal history.
• Minimum 1-year relevant, full-time experience.
• Diploma/relevant qualification.
• Satisfactory police check.
• Valid driver’s licence and own transport.
• Team player with a genuine commitment to long-term employment.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (within 5 years) Preferable.

Why You'll Love Working here:
• Rewarding work that makes a real difference in residents' lives
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Supportive team culture with regular staff recognition
• Modern facilities with quality resources
• Career growth potential within our organization

How to Apply:
If you're passionate about quality residential aged care and meet the requirements, we'd love to hear from you
*All successful applicants must comply with Aged Care Quality Standards and complete orientation training. *
Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you'd be perfect for this role.