Care Services Assistant

24 hours ago

Townsville, Queensland, Australia Bolton Clarke Full time

Overview
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Care Services Assistant
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Bolton Clarke is Australia's largest independent, not-for-profit aged care provider shaping the future of positive ageing. With RSL Queensland and the Royal District Nursing Service at the heart of our DNA, we have been caring for Australians since 1885. Today, our exceptional teams support more than 130,000 people to live independently at home and across our 43 retirement living communities and 88 residential aged care homes. Everything we do is dedicated to enabling, celebrating and supporting older Australians to live and age positively.
Location: Townsville, Queensland, Australia
The Role
The Care Services Assistant plays a pivotal frontline carer role with a particular focus on nutrition and dining, supporting residents to live a life of fulfilment through the delivery of person-centred care and support according to needs and preferences of each resident in everyday practice. Responsibilities include the preparation, delivery, presentation and serving of resident meals, and providing care and support aligned with residents' preferred daily routines with a strong focus on:
Meal choices and individual nutrition
Consideration of allergies and food intolerances
Enhancing the overall dining experience
Assisting with meal selection and meal timing preferences
Preparing and setting up dining areas to meet individual needs
Engaging with residents to provide social and emotional support during mealtimes
Using empathy and kindness to foster a positive dining experience
Promoting resident choice and dignity
Maintaining dining areas and providing meal service to meet individual resident choices
Maintaining accurate nutrition and diet information as required
Assisting with quality food preparation in accordance with the Food Safety Plan, Bolton Clarke Food Standards and Dining Framework
Assisting with maintaining kitchen stock supplies as required
To be successful, you will have
Demonstrated customer service skills
A compassionate and caring attitude
Previous restaurant and/or commercial kitchen experience (highly regarded)
Willingness to take direction from others
Reliability and shift flexibility
Good time management skills and the ability to work well under pressure
Valid working rights in Australia
Complete a police check
Seasonal Flu vaccinations (or willingness to obtain)
NDIS Worker Check (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)
Evidence of Covid-19 vaccination
Our Benefits
Career progression and development opportunities
We provide a work culture that values you and invests in your career
Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits – claim up to $15,900 tax free plus additional $2650 in entertainment per year
Private health insurance discounts
Range of discounts (300+)
An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
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Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Other
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
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