Care Service Employee

Number of Positions Available:

10

- Start your career with The Salvation Army today

- We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

- ABOUT US

- The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.
Join a passionate and supportive team and utilise your caring and warm approach.
- Above Award Wages with salary packaging benefits
- Up to five weeks annual leave for permanent carers
- Supportive professional team environment
We are looking for Casual Care Service Employees to work in our residential aged care centre located in the suburb of Arncliffe NSW 2205.
Centrally located, the Macquarie Lodge Aged Care Centre has links to major transport networks, local services and is only 15 minutes away from the Hurstville and Rockdale shopping centres and Brighton Le Sands beach.
It would be great if you were flexible and able to work a variety of shifts, e.g. morning, afternoon, night, weekends, public holidays.
ABOUT THE ROLE
In the role of Care Service Employee at The Salvation Army, you will build strong, positive relationships with our residents and be responsible for the delivery of personal care and assistance to meet individual needs of our consumers.
The role is to deliver homely and loving environments by providing care with compassion, respect, integrity and dignity. You will play key role in delivering our award winning model of care and make a real difference to residents' quality of life.
You will work under limited supervision and in accordance with resident's care plan, to provide assistance to residents in carrying out simple personal care tasks, e.g.:

- Supervise daily hygiene
- Assist with dressing and meals
- Carry out simple housekeeping

ABOUT YOU

We currently have casual positions available for individuals, who are committed to providing excellence in care and the best possible quality of life to our residents.
- An appreciation of and the ability and willingness to promote and support the values and ethos of The Salvation Army.
- Must have a Certificate III or IV in Aged Care and current First Aid Certificate
- An understanding and commitment to the provision of truly person centred care
- Understanding of WHS and infection control principles
- An understanding of residents’ changing care needs and how this translates in ACFI reviews
- Computer literacy and experience with documentation
- Excellent communication skills
- A commitment to continuous improvement
- Ability to work in a team environment
- National NDIS Workers Screening Check

WE OFFER:

- Access to not-for-profit salary packaging & meals and entertainment benefits (save on tax)
- Above Award wages
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible work arrangements supporting you to achieve work-life balance
- Access to financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
- Up to five weeks annual leave for carers
- Learning and development to support you in your role
- Employee assistance program

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and accepted until the positions are filled.
- The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. _
- We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W_
- The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check._
- We are committed to providing a safe environment for our people. _
- Please note that The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure._
- We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_