Care Service Employee Casual

-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 one of the most loved charities in Australia
- Well-established industry leading aged care provider with 21 sites nationally
- Above Award Wages with generous Not For Profit tax benefits (also for casuals)
- Represent a world-class organisation
- Supportive and Inclusive team environment

Join a passionate and supportive team - Utilise your caring and warm approach.

Our Care Service Employees work as part of an integrated team of carers and staff attending to the individual needs of residents and promote a person centred approach to care. They provide a high level of care and assistance to the residents while upholding their dignity and individual needs.

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

You will play key role in delivering our award winning model of care and make a real difference to residents' quality of life.

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 be able to work under limited supervision and in accordance with the resident's care plan to:

- Ensure the privacy and dignity of residents is maintained at all times and that all personal interactions reflect respect and compassion
- Assist in managing medication utilising medication compliance aids
- Recognise and respond to change in the condition of residents’ health & well-being
- Complete simple wound dressings
- Implement continence programs
- Attend to routine checks, i.e. blood pressure, temperature, pulse, blood sugar
- Assist in managing residents with diabetes
- Maintain accurate documentation throughout each shift
- Assist in the development of resident care plans

ABOUT YOU
- We currently have 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 AN-ACC reviews
- Computer literacy and experience with documentation
- Excellent communication skills
- A commitment to continuous improvement
- Ability to work in a team environment
- National NDIS worker screening check
- BENEFITS- All new Care Service Employees joining The Salvation Army Aged Care may be entitled to _
- generous incentives, _
- including _
- retention_
- _
- and remote location _
- bonuses of up to $2,000_
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Care Service Employees at the Salvation Army Aged Care enjoy:Above Award wages + 10.5% super + allowances & shift penalties
-Access to generous Not For Profit salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year
-Access to relocation benefits through salary packaging options
-Access to meal and entertainment benefits of up to $2,650 through salary packaging
-Up to five weeks annual leave - when working flexible AMs and/or PMs, and/or nights and/or weekends
-No rotating rosters with Salvos, we will support you to achieve work-life balance
-Cost effective holiday accommodation at Salvation Army Holiday Houses
-Paid parental leave
-Salvos Wellness app and program, including access to Fitness Passport
-Salvos Rewards - Access to exclusive financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
-Novated car leasing
-Learning and development to support you in your role
-Scholarships via Eva Burrows College
-Supported study options
-Employee assistance program
-Career progression opportunities
-Transfer opportunities - we are in every major city in Australia
-Making an impact - socially and environmentally - with one of the most loved charities in Australia
Please note: a current Influenza vaccination and_
- _
- three_
- doses of_
- COVID-19 vaccination are a requirement of employment at The Salvation Army Aged Care._
- The Salvati