the role
We are looking for casual support workers to join our friendly and supportive respite care team at Glen Osmond House in Petersham.
- Up to $33.61 per hour plus benefits
- Casual shifts to suit your hours with a view to PPT
- Supportive multi-disciplinary team
- No driving licence required as this role is based at Glen Osmond House in Petersham
- Train station and bus routes close by and onsite parking
about you
You will be responsible for providing day and overnight care and respite services to our clients, duties and responsibilities can include:
- Undertaking of domestic tasks including meal preparation and housework
- Assist with personal care such as showering and other activities of daily living
- Provide assistance and support to the client with medication management
- Mobility support to the client such as assistance with the use of mechanical aids
- Assist and support clients to engage in desired leisure activities
You will be available for AM, PM and Overnight shifts in between Monday to Sunday on a variable roster.
Qualifications and experience:
- Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual equivalent an advantage
- Similar experience providing client centred care
- Current First Aid certificate
At Uniting, we welcome and celebrate everyone regardless of lifestyle, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity and proudly create a safe and inclusive environment for staff and clients.
We are bold, imaginative, respectful and compassionate.
Further to this we offer:
- Hands on training, development and mentoring in a leading provider
- Join an organisation that has a positive impact on our clients and the community
- Not for profit salary packaging entitlements