Food & Dining Care Worker

Bethanie is a leading not for profit aged care provider based in Western Australia. For 70 years, we have been empowering ageing Australians to lead their most meaningful lives by recognising ‘old age’ as a positive force in society and giving a voice to those who have seen it all and live to tell the tale.

We’re on a mission to create a better world not just for ageing Australians, but their communities as well, and to do this you need the right people by your side. We believe that’s what makes us truly different

We are currently recruiting for the newly created role of Food and Dining Care Worker at Bethanie Beachside, located in Yanchep. Co-located with a retirement village, Bethanie Beachside is one of our larger sites with 160 beds and provides specialised high level acuity, dementia and palliative care.

In this role, you will assist at meal times, enhancing the dining experience and providing opportunities for our residents to share food and drink with loved ones. You will also assist with mobility and personal care as required.

We are currently seeking applicants looking to pick up at least three shifts per week across afternoon shifts, working 3.30pm - 8pm across week days and weekends.

As a Food and Dining Care Worker, you will make a positive impact on our residents’ quality of life and wellbeing through enjoyable and culturally inclusive dining experiences every day.

Our Food and Dining Care Workers are an integral part of the team at Bethanie Beachside, providing social and emotional support for our residents. To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
- Previous experience working in an aged care or hospital environment is desirable
- Excellent customer service skills, with a passion for the wants and needs of older people
- Ability to understand the diverse individual needs of people and work collaboratively as a team
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
- Reliable with a good work ethic
- Willingness to uphold the Mission, Vision and Values of The Bethanie Group
- Willingness to obtain relevant vaccinations

**The Role**
- Assist residents with eating and drinking based on their nutritional needs, specialised diets or need for support to eat, whether in the dining area or from the comfort of their room
- Monitor food and fluid intake
- Assist with daily living routines, including showering, continence care and pressure area care
- Understand residents’ meal preferences and involve them in the planning of their dining experience
- Serve morning / afternoon tea and supper
- Contribute to care planning and review

**Working with Bethanie**

Many of us work because we want to make a difference. As a company, we know we can only do this by providing our people with the best education, facilities and support to make a truly fulfilling career, feel fulfilled.

As well as being part of an engaging and caring work environment, you will also have access to the following benefits:

- Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum + up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment. Salary packaging allows you to pay for your expenses with money from your salary before tax is taken out. Pay less tax, and your take home pay increases
- A rewarding career with a supportive culture
- Access to discounts on every day purchases from leading brands for groceries, clothing, travel, household appliances and entertainment
- A comprehensive mental health and wellbeing program and free flu vaccinations each year
- Professional development and training opportunities
- A focus on flexibility and work life balance

**To Apply**

Please click on the link to upload your CV before the closing date. We hope to interview sooner so don’t delay