Residential Care Service Employee

**Make a meaningful difference in the lives of older Australians, every single day.**

At McLean Care, we're more than just an aged care provider - we're a community. Right now, we're looking for compassionate and committed individuals to join our team at our Alkira facility in Gunnedah as **Care Service Employees**. If you're someone who genuinely enjoys supporting others and creating meaningful connections, this could be the opportunity for you.

**About the Role**

In this hands-on role, you'll support our residents with daily living activities in a way that values their dignity, comfort, independence, and wellbeing. From personal care and mobility support to helping with meals and providing companionship, your work will contribute to a home-like environment where residents feel respected, heard, and safe.

**The responsibilities**
- Supporting residents with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and continence care
- Assisting with meal delivery and supporting residents who need help eating
- Observing and reporting any changes in health or behaviour to clinical staff
- Helping residents with safe transferring and mobility
- Encouraging independence and maintaining a calm, caring, and respectful environment
- Participating in basic wound care and medication support (if appropriately certified)
- Keeping accurate documentation of care provided
- Promoting resident safety, choice, and wellbeing at all times

**About You**

You're a naturally caring person with a steady, calm presence. You find purpose in being there for others and take pride in helping people live with dignity and independence. You're a team player, detail-oriented, and confident using mobile devices or tablets to complete documentation.

**You'll also have**:

- A Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care) or equivalent
- Experience working in aged care or a similar role
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Physical capability to safely perform the requirements of the role
- Basic computer and tech literacy (comfortable using a smartphone or tablet)
- First Aid and CPR certification (or be willing to obtain)

**Desirable (but not essential) qualifications and experience include**:

- Certification in medication administration
- Experience supporting people with dementia or disability
- Additional aged care or health support qualifications

**Why Join McLean Care?**

At McLean Care, we support not only our residents but also our staff. We're committed to building a supportive and inclusive workplace that celebrates your strengths and supports your growth.

**Here's what we offer**:

- Positions available in casual, part-time, or full-time capacities
- Competitive pay: $32.52 - $33.81 per hour, plus super
- Salary packaging options of up to $18,900 to increase your take-home pay
- A warm, welcoming, and supportive team environment
- Traineeship pathways and ongoing learning opportunities
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free flu vaccinations and wellbeing initiatives
- Discounts on retail, travel, and services through the Blue Light Card

**Who We Are**

McLean Care is a well-respected not-for-profit organisation with a proud history of delivering exceptional aged care and community services across regional and rural Australia. Everything we do is underpinned by our values of compassion, respect, integrity, and inclusion.

**How to Apply**

If you're ready to join a team where your work truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.

To be eligible to apply, you must have the right to work in Australia and be willing to undertake a criminal record check and NDIS Worker Screening Check, in accordance with the requirements of the Aged Care Act 1997.