Care Service Employee

Why SCC?

We have a long history of providing exceptional care that empowers older people to live a full life.  As a not-for-profit aged care provider, we're able to invest in providing an exceptional experience to our clients as well as support and develop our frontline staff to achieve this.  When you join us, you will be provided with a competitive rate of pay, not-for-profit salary packaging benefits and the support of a wonderful leadership team and colleagues.

In this rewarding role you will work in a team environment where every day will be different.  With your can-do attitude, you will be responsible for the direct care of our residents ensuring they are able to "Live Life to the Full" in our home-like environment. We are looking for Care Service Employee, must be able to work Night Duties. This indidvidual will be located in our homely facility at the Tenision, Goulburn on a part time permanent basis 3 nights a week Thursday, friday and saturday from 22:30 - 6:30 am, so a total of 39 hrs per fornight. 

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As a Care Service Employee, you will:

• Provide emotional and social support whilst assisting residents with a range of daily life activities
• Support residents with self-care including grooming, bathing and dressing
• Reporting any changes of resident to the Registered Nurse on the shift duty
• Assist with mobility including using mechanical lifting aids and ensuring the residents comfort
• Assist in mealtimes and social activities.

Southern Cross Benefits

• Salary Packaging ($15,900), plus meal and entertainment benefit package to the value of $2,650
• Heart HQ - our Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) People Platform, packed with exclusive retail discounts, and features designed to help you celebrate, connect and succeed
• Fitness Passport - Discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. Gain full access to nominated gyms, pools, health and leisure centres across NSW & ACT
• Discounted private health insurance
• Wellbeing initiatives such as Reward and Recognition Program, Employee Assistance Program
• Annual leave loading
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Linkedin Training - SCC's Senior Leaders and Support Office teams can access a digital library of over 6000 courses
• Genuine Career Progression Pathways – Buddy Program, New Grad Elevate Program, Study Support
• Referral Bonus Program

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Requirements

• Certificate III in Aged Care / Individual Support/ 2nd year Nursing students who have completed 1 placement.
• Experience in similar role in aged care
• A genuine enthusiasm, care and compassion in your commitment to working with elderly people
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Respect for all people, regardless of background, age, gender, religion and ethnicity
• Able to do night shifts
• Must have a full working rights

About Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)

We are a not-for-profit organisation with a mission to empower older people to 'live life to the full'. For the last 50 years our name has been trusted by the community to provide care and support for thousands of people in over 40 locations across NSW and the ACT.

We have a passion for providing the best care with clinical excellence. We offer person-centred care services to meet individual needs and preferences in residential aged care as well as in-home care. At SCC, people are at the heart of everything we do. We support our employees to excel

Join us at SCC NSW & ACT, where your work is not just a job, but a journey filled with opportunities to make a tangible difference in the lives of those we support. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is unwavering, and we strive to ensure every employee feels valued and heard.

Your growth is our mission. Your wellbeing is our priority. Together, we can create a future that's not only brighter for our clients and residents but also for every member of our team.

SCC is an equal opportunity employer and values inclusion and diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We are committed to a safe and respectful workplace.