Personal Carer

1 week ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Aboriginal Health Council Of Western Australia Full time

Overview
PERSONAL CARER
About Us
UPA Aged Care Solutions is a not-for-profit, values-based organisation committed to providing high-quality residential aged care, home care, and retirement services. We believe every individual has the right to live with dignity, respect, and security, and we strive to attract and retain top talent who share our philosophy of care.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a
Personal Carer
to join our team at Woodlands Lodge in our Wallsend. You will make a difference to our residents by facilitating positive health and well-being options for individuals, their families, and carers.
Duties will include (but not limited to):
Provision of a wide range of Person-Centred Care duties
Assistance with medication (if you are assessed as medication competent) and wound dressing
Assistance in daily living activities
Working with each resident to continue to do the things they love
We are also willing to invest in training and offer you all the support you might need in order to succeed in your role.
What you will need
A Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support (or working towards)
The ability to provide a wide range of person-centred care duties
A desire and willingness to work with each resident to empower them to continue to do the things that they love
Care skills that are driven by compassion
Experience in Aged Care desirable
Current First Aid Certificate desirable
Excellent communication skills
Team player who is highly motivated
Availability to work various shifts across various days
Why work for us
Competitive pay with salary packaging options (up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 entertainment benefits, tax-free)
Access to a Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program
Retention bonus for permanent appointments
Supportive and friendly work environment
Flexible working arrangements for a great work/life balance
Ongoing workplace education and support
Make a real difference to your community and residents' lives
Pre-employment Screening
The successful applicant is required to meet the following criteria:
Applicants must have current and valid Australian working rights (citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid working visa) to be considered for this role.
Must be willing to undertake pre-employment checks which include but not limited to National Police Check, Reference Checks, Qualification and professional registration verification
Vaccinated in accordance with UPA's Immunisation and Vaccination Policy
Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening and confirmation of the applicant's right to work in Australia.
If you wish to apply, please click the 'Apply Now' button and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration. Please note that applications sent via email will not be accepted.
For more information about the role, please contact recruitment at the organisation.
To learn more about UPA and explore our current job opportunities, visit our website at
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the UPA's Recruitment Team at
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