Care Worker

Overview
Come join one of WA's largest Aged Care organisations.
Access our salary packaging of up to $18,550 per year and pay less tax
Opportunities for part time and casuals
At Southern Cross Care WA we help people live extraordinary lives every day, connected to communities.
As a provider delivering care, support and accommodation for West Australians in greatest need, our purpose is clear, and our passion is strong.
Southern Cross Care WA is a place where you can have an extraordinary impact, make an extraordinary difference, and be appreciated for extraordinary contributions.
We hope you will join us and become one of the people who make Southern Cross Care WA an extraordinary place to be.
About the role and where you will be working:
We are currently seeking dedicatedCare Workers to join our friendly team at Joseph Cooke House in Shelley.
Shifts are available across mornings, afternoons, and nights on a part-time or casual basis.
In this role, you will provide compassionate support to our residents, assisting with daily activities such as personal care, showering, and dressing.
Most importantly, you will help create a safe, comfortable, and homely environment where our residents feel valued and cared for.
We'll also be asking you to:
Carefully read & follow care plans
Assist with personal care (e.g. showering)
Work under the guidance of Shift Managers (Nursing & Facility)
Treat our residents & their family with respect
Show compassion & exercise patience
About you:
You are compassionate, reliable, and enjoy supporting elderly people in their daily lives.
Whether you are seeking different hours while already working or volunteering in the community, or you've recently completed studies and are ready to begin your career in aged care, you are comfortable working both independently and as part of a team and are dedicated to providing high-quality care.
To be considered for this role, you'll need:
A Certificate III in Aged Care / Individual Support
Initiative & the ability to effectively prioritise & multitask
Great communication skills (spoken & written)
Attention to detail for good record keeping
Working with us:
At Southern Cross Care WA, we are committed to being an employer of choice.
As well as providing a positive and supportive environment, we also offer the following benefits:
Not-for-profit salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits.
Corporate Health Insurance with HBF
Free employee assistance program
A diverse range of services which allows professional development and growth
Annual leave starting at 4 weeks (full time roles)
Carers/personal leave
Service Awards for long standing employees
Flexible working environment
How to apply:
To express your interest, please apply with an up-to-date resume, and a cover letter outlining your experience / suitability.
Kindly note, if your application progresses to an interview, we'll be asking for:
National Police Clearance - current within 6 months (or evidence of application)
Immunisation record (Flu)
Qualifications
Southern Cross Care WA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work.
For more information on the services, we provide visit: scrosswa.org.au
About us:
Established over 50 years ago, Southern Cross Care WA is a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation contributing to social, health and economic development in WA.
We do this by enabling the delivery of integrated services in our community for the increasingly complex health, care and accommodation needs of our aging population and those living with mental illness.
Our dedicated and passionate team of around 900 employees and 130 volunteers, deliver care and services to over 3000 West Australians across our residential, retirement village, mental health, community housing and home care portfolio.
Our promise to our clients, residents and each other is to enable extraordinary because we; Listen, Act, Do not give up, Work as one.
Southern Plus and Southern Cross Housing Ltd. are part of the Southern Cross Care WA Inc.
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Care Worker
Community Services & Development Aged & Disability Support
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