Start your career with The Salvation Army today!

We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values. If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

About us

The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

About the role

• Delivers a high standard of care in accordance with the residents' individualised care plans.
• Provides accurate and appropriate documentation to enable all staff to appropriately care for the residents.
• Adhere to the principles of Continuous Improvement and ensure the Quality Management System is actively supported.
• A customer focused approach is promoted and practiced.
• Effective and appropriate communication and interpersonal skills are used at all times.
• Demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional development.
• Demonstrate an awareness of regulations pertinent to the position.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in the safe usage of equipment
• Demonstrates appropriate level of knowledge of the behavioural and psychological dimensions and symptoms of dementia.
• Knowledge of infection control requirements and procedures.
• Supports aged clients with emotional issues including grief.
• Follow programs that are set by the Occupational Therapist.
• Ensure therapy programs are provided to residents with compassion and sensitivity.
• Ensure that programs are flexible to meet the needs of the individual and for group applications.
• Ensure programs are stimulating and interesting and seek to maximise resident involvement and interaction.
• Conveys information effectively - verbally and in writing.
• Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to assert own ideas and gain agreement or acceptance of others.
• Engages and contributes to team activities including discussions.
• Performs all duties in a safe manner, ensuring the safety of self and others.