Specialised Carer

**HammondCare Erina is currently hiring 2 x Permanent, Part-Time and 2x Casual Specialised Carers who will focus on Dementia Care and Palliative Care.**

**You must be able to get to our site via your own car, public transport or Taxi/Uber. We are located at: 341 Terrigal Drive, Erina.**

With our cottage style-model of care which places the resident’s needs as your number one priority, you will help create a home away from home for our residents. The care you will provide will be person-centred, and relationship-focused, with the understanding that each individual is unique.

**Some of the on-shift duties you will take on under our ‘Cottage’ Model of Care include**:

- Meal preparation and laundry - cooking, washing clothes, food preparation and safe storage.
- Personal care - showering, grooming, toileting etc
- Provide life engagement and interaction with residents, staff and families.
- Recognise, report and respond appropriately to changes in the conditions of residents.

**To be successful in this role, you will**:

- Have a genuine passion for serving elderly people & improving quality of life.
- Have knowledge & experience of people living with Dementia & their needs
- Be flexible and able to commit to a range of shifts including:
- _Weekday availability: AM shift 0645-1445,_
- _PM - 1430-2115, _
- _Midday shift: 930am until 5pm_
- Value teamwork, autonomy and sharing knowledge.
- Have knowledge & experience of people living with Dementia & their needs.

**What are the benefits of working with HammondCare?**
- Fitness Passport access - Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family.
- Novated Leasing, referral bonuses, regular rewards and recognition
- Discounts across a range of household names such as JB HI- FI
- Option to purchase up to 2 weeks additional annual leave + 14 Paid Parental Leave + 1-week paid partner leave.
- Car servicing discounts + fuel savings
- Support and guidance to reach personal and professional milestones + genuine career pathways on site and across HammondCare.

**About HammondCare**:
HammondCare is an independent Christian charity that has been serving families in Australia since 1932. We are an organisation that is led by our values, our passion is improving the quality of care for people in need.

As one of Australia’s most innovative health & aged care providers, we champion life for every person in our care.
- HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves._
- All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, pre-employment medical assessment, complete a NDIS Worker’s Screening check, and must provide evidence of Covid 19 vaccination’s including the Booster._
- Our Talent Acquisition team & Hiring Managers kindly request no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. HammondCare isn’t responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes._