Care Service Employee Grade 2 at Uniting

Job description

Be the change. Be yourself. Use your care skills to make a real difference.

Join our Dynamic Team

Uniting is seeking experienced Care Service Employees to work at Alroy House Hostel in Singleton on a casual basis, working collaboratively as a team member to deliver a person-centred care that enhances the residents well-being and is inclusive of their physical, psychological, social and spiritual qualities, in order to facilitate self-determination, capacity and resilience, as well as improve social engagement and quality of life for the resident.

Essential Criteria

• Certificate 3 in Aged Care or equivalent qualification
• Current First Aid certificate
• Certified in Medication Administration
• Recognise Healthy Body Systems (HLTAP301B)
• Provide Support to People Living With Dementia (CHCAGE005)
• A good insight into the health, social or aged care services industries
• Great communication and customer service skills and the ability to get along easily with others
• A gift for working collaboratively with a team and confident flying solo
• Great understanding of Work Health and Safety principles and risk management practices
• Tech savvy with the capacity to document and communicate electronically, including via email and mobile phone.
• Great organisation and time management skills

Desired Criteria

• Previous experience in aged or community care or in a retail or hospitality environment
• Experience using client/data management systems
• Current Australian driver’s license

Uniting is proud to be an EEO employer. Uniting supports an inclusive approach in the workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome staff regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity and lifestyle choices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.