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About Us:

Anglicare Sydney is a leading and highly regarded community NFP organisation in Australia.

Our vision is to see Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched and communities strengthened. To achieve this, we are looking to attract the most capable and mission aligned people to join us.

For over 160 years Anglicare has been serving people in need- providing care to older people and services to the vulnerable. We began because of people who saw a need in the community and who were compelled to make a difference. People motivated by Christian love and a passion to serve. If this describes you, we would love to invite you to join us

• Make a difference and support older people with social interaction

• Fixed term part time positions based at our Minto Social Wellness Centre

• Join our warm, friendly, and supportive team

About the role

Part time position- 30 hours per week - based at Minto Social Wellness Centre

Anglicare has a number of community centre-based Social Support/ Respite groups and overnight Cottages operating across Sydney. Our centres and social group programs are designed to be fun and enabling environments, we offer interesting recreational activities that are based on what our clients like to do, such as games, dancing, exercise, arts (painting and pottery), crafts, movies, cooking and outings.

Reporting to a Team Leader, you will ensure on a day-to-day basis that older people and people attending our services receive tailored support in a professional and respectful manner according to their individualised care plans, organisational policies and procedures. Utilising your knowledge and understanding of wellness and reablement you will work with our clients to support them to remain as independent as possible and enjoy the time they spend with us

The successful employee will be based at our Minto site and be willing to fill in at other sites when needed. Anglicare is looking for staff who are able to work weekdays/afternoons/evenings as negotiated with the manager.

Key Duties:

• Planning and facilitating innovative group and individual activities

• Meal preparation and serving

• Personal care such as showering and toileting

• Medication prompting and assistance

• Cleaning, keeping the workplace safe

• Transporting people to and from the groups

• Supporting family carers

Benefits:

• Training and development offered

• Receive competitive rates, Tax free salary packaging entitlements of up to $15,900

• Work regular hours with our lovely clients, each and every client touches your heart.

Skills and Experience:

• Certificate III in Aged Care/Individual Support/Nursing or equivalent

• Experience working with older people and people living with dementia

• A C Class Motor Vehicle License

• NSW registered and insured motor vehicle with minimum third-party insurance

If you have a kind heart for serving older people, then we would love to hear from you. We are looking for staff who are committed and passionate about delivering customer service excellence.

Application Close Date: October 04, 2024