Day Program Care Employee

7 days ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Anglican Care Full time $45,000 - $65,000 per year

The Opportunity:

Newcastle Anglican operates the East Lake Macquarie Dementia Service at Belmont and Alkira Respite and Day Therapy Centre in Booragul. The services offer a range of innovative respite, lifestyle, and allied health and therapies to promote healthy ageing.

We are looking for vibrant and naturally caring people to join our team on a casual basis across both centres. You will spend the day supporting our consumers and helping them have a great day by getting involved in daily activities, games and fun

Why Work for us?

Newcastle Anglican places people at the centre of our work. As a part of working for a faith-based organisation, you will have access to the following great benefits:

  • Work for a purpose-driven organisation where you can access opportunities for growth and advancement across all of our services
  • Generous salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 plus $2650 meals and entertainment where you could enjoy tax savings up to $5,206* each FBT year
  • Refer A Friend bonuses of $500
  • Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools
  • Discounted private health insurance through Medibank
  • A unique culture promoting diversity, cultural competence and shared values
  • Access to over 300+ gyms with the Fitness Passport Program
  • Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program

Role & Responsibilities:

  • Provide assistance and care services to consumers in accordance with their established care or therapy plan.
  • Respect each consumer and ensure they are treated with dignity and given opportunities for to make decisions particularly related to their care
  • Act as consumers' advocate.
  • Promote independence and choice
  • Work independently and part of the team, reporting accurately to supervisor
  • Perform all duties as delegated in our community centres to meet the needs of clients and carers attending our programs
  • Assist with transport as driver or escort with all Anglican Care motor vehicles and buses

About you?

  • Certificate III in Aged Care Work or equivalent
  • Proven ability to deliver person centre care that respects the dignity and worth of the individual
  • Current First Aid Certificate (ongoing requirement)
  • Current driver's licence
  • Able to work effectively as an individual and as part of a team
  • Willingness to undertake further on the job training in palliative and dementia care
  • Flexibility and the ability to multi task and prioritise workload
  • An understanding of safe work practices, proven experience in the use of appropriate manual handling techniques.

Who we are?

Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.

We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.

Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.

We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.

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