Are you a warm and responsive Care Worker wanting to connect with residents and families to provide supportive care to our residents? Provide a high level of support and assistance to residents whilst supporting the resident’s right to choice, independence and dignity. If you are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents, then this is the place for you.

Located at our Felixstow Residential Aged Care facility Aldersgate, you would be joining a supportive and friendly environment!

There is a range of AM, PM & ND shifts available.

Duties and Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Providing personal care to residents such as bathing, showering, personal hygiene and grooming 
• Assistance with meals and drinks 
• Applying practices and promote wellness to help older people improve their independence and quality of life 
• Following care plans, observing and recording individual care notes 
• Provide accurate use of mechanical aids

About you

• Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support
• Previous Care Worker experience in Aged Care
• Proficiency in writing care notes and inputting them into an automated system.
• Demonstrated understanding of the standards and guidelines of Residential Aged Care

About Us

Uniting Communities is a leading, inclusive not-for profit community services organisation working alongside more than 80,000 South Australians each year to reduce inequality, improve wellbeing, overcome disadvantage, and support people to live the best lives they can. We value diversity and are committed to providing respectful, accessible services.

Our Benefits

• In addition to your salary, you can potentially package up to $15,900 per year pre-tax and additionally a $2,650 Meals and Entertainment card. 
• To see how this could potentially benefit your take home pay, visit our salary packaging provider, Access Pay
• Discounted private health insurance
• Annual Flu Vaccination
• Purchased Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Check out our additional benefits at www.unitingcommunities.org 

Your Application

To apply, please click "Apply Now" and submit a cover letter addressing the position description and a current resume including the names of 2 current referees, including a past or current supervisor.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this position is in high demand and will be filled quickly!

As an organisation, we are committed to protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks.