Pastoral Carer

Come and join one of WA's largest aged care providers
- Be part of a team that supports each other in a friendly environment.
- Enjoy the benefits of NFP salary packaging - up to $18,550 p.a.
- People who work in aged care are special, and seeing the real difference you can make in people's lives makes it very worthwhile._
- Working in aged care is more than a job. That is what we love at Southern Cross Care (WA) and that’s why you will enjoy working with us_

**About the Role**

This position is responsible for providing specific pastoral care services to the residents of Southern Cross Care at Margaret Hubery House based in Rossmoyne. This is a facility with a distinctly Catholic ethos and routine. This is a permanent part-time position.

**We’ll also be asking you to:

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- Familiarise yourself with the policy and procedures of Pastoral Care at Southern Cross Care and work in accordance with those policies and procedures
- Maintain appropriate boundaries as You will not be asked to provide nursing or personal care to the residents.
- Respect and maintain confidentiality of the facility and residents
- Record visits and submit monthly statistical returns to your manager.

**About You**

Previous experience working as a Pastoral Carer in an Aged Care setting is preferred. Preferred background in counselling, social work, pastoral care, church ministry.

**To be considered for this role, you’ll need **to**:

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- Have developed skills in empathy, sensitivity and patience when working with residents
- Respect the right of residents to confidentiality and privacy
- Have well-developed interpersonal skills to communicate effectively on all levels both written and verbal.
- Have the ability to work harmoniously with people from a diverse range of social, economic, cultural and religious backgrounds.
- Be comfortable with the distinctly Catholic ethos of the facility.
- Be flexible to work increased hours, if required.

**How to Apply**

**Kindly note, if you progress to an interview, we’ll be asking you to provide:

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- Immunisation record (Flu & COVID19)
- A completed preemployment health questionnaire

**Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc. is one of the largest and leading care providers in Western Australia. We offer support and accommodation to over 3,000 people in metropolitan, regional and remote areas of W.A.**

**Find out more about our service offering