Ain (Assistant in Nursing) - Aged Care

**Heritage Pennant Hills is our niche home comprising of residents and staff from primarily Cantonese and Mandarin speaking backgrounds. It is primely located in Sydney's Metropolitan North-West suburbs, 20 kilometres from the CBD in the local government area of Hornsby Shire. In addition, Pennant Hills is located only a short walk to Pennant Hills' train station, making visits and accessibility unrestricted and convenient. Pennant Hills provides 41-beds consisting of single rooms and shared rooms with shared bathrooms.**

**Benefits and Culture**
- Above Award Rates
- Flexible Shifts - Full Time and Part Time Available
- Grow Your Own Staff Referral Program (Opportunity to earn extra $$$$)
- Ongoing professional development
- A positive and supportive workplace culture
- Employee Assistance & Well Being Program
- Discounts and Benefits through our Rewards Program, including vehicle financing through novated leasing and salary packaging for work related expenses and superannuation
- Discounted Private Health Insurance

**The Opportunity on Offer**

As an Assistant in Nursing you will provide support which considers the residents physical, spiritual, social and cultural needs and which enables residents to maintain their own wellbeing and independence for as long as possible. You will be responsible for the delivery of care and services to residents in all areas of activities of daily living in accordance with the residents identified needs and preferences.

**How you will make an Impact**

You will report to the Registered Nurse in Charge of the Home and be a key member of the team. Some of the key responsibilities of the role are:

- Supporting residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and hygiene
- Supporting and assisting residents with food and fluids as required
- Assisting the nursing staff with treatments as directed
- Assisting the nursing staff by observing and reporting promptly any changes in the condition or wellbeing of residents.
- Assisting residents with recreational activities with direction from the Lifestyle Team

**About You**

You are an individual with a caring nature who gets satisfaction in making a positive difference in the lives of our residents everyday. You enjoy working in a team where no two days are the same. You are excited to share your ideas and make a contribution to the wider community.
- Requirements:_
- Minimum Certificate III in Aged Care or completed Aged Care units of Bachelor of Nursing
- Previous experience in a Residential Aged Care Facility essential
- A high level of written and verbal communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Must possess valid working rights
- Current NDIS Workers Screening Check
- Current Covid-19 Vaccination
- English and Mandarin/Cantonese Speaking Essential

**About Us**

Heritage Care is a leading residential aged care provider with 11 aged care home and 910 beds across Victoria and New South Wales. Founded in 2002, Heritage Care is an Australian independently owned provider of quality residential aged care.
Heritage Care offers an engaging lifestyle and consciously nurtured community for residents in aged care. Our residents receive attentive, tailored care backed by highly skilled and caring staff. We have over 20 years' experience in cultivating communities that brighten our residents' lives and help them maintain an active and enriching life. We take a people centred approach to care which means our residents benefit from clinical care, participation in stimulating activities and nourished with wholesome and culturally accepted meals that are individualised to their needs and tastes.
We also preserve their autonomy by involving them in daily-decision making, and offer complete transparency for families and loved ones.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

**Salary**: From $30.56 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Salary packaging

Supplemental pay types:

- Penalty rates

Work Location: In person