Specialised Carer

Flexible roster patterns available - GREAT work/life balance.
- Be supported to complete a Cert III - Cost covered by HammondCare
- Access nationwide heath & fitness facilities with Fitness Passport

**HammondCare Wahroonga is currently looking for Casual Carers to join our team.**:
Our Cottage-style homes provide low and high-care for residents with Dementia. You will be running the cottage like a home, which will include:

- Personal care - showering, grooming, toileting, dressing
- Domestic assistance - cooking, cleaning and laundry
- Engaging with the residents, ensuring they are involved in the activities they WANT to do.
- Recognise, report and respond appropriately to changes in the conditions of residents within your skills and competencies.

All new staff will complete an onsite orientation with a Workplace Trainer, have buddy shifts and be supported by experienced Registered Nurses and Managers on site.

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

- Have a genuine passion for serving elderly people & want to make a difference in their lives
- Be flexible and able to commit to a range of shifts including nights & weekends
- Value teamwork but also be able to work independently and show initiative
- Have knowledge & experience of people living with Dementia & their needs
- Applicants with Cert lll or Cert lV in Aged Care would be viewed favourably

**What are the benefits of working with HammondCare?**:

- You may have the opportunity to study a Cert III in Individual Support (Ageing) whilst working. This is supported and covered by HammmondCare
- Fitness Passport access - Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family.
- Novated Leasing, referral bonuses, 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.
- The HammondCare Learning Team can provide you knowledge & development opportunities
- Car servicing discounts + fuel savings

**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, and complete a NDIS Worker’s Screening check_
- 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._