Care Service Employee - Merewether, Australia - The Salvation Army
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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 mostloved 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.
Join one of the most loved charities in Australia Wellestablished industry leading aged care provider with 21 sites nationally Above Award Wages with generous Not For Profit tax benefits (also for casuals) Represent a worldclass organisation Supportive and Inclusive team environmentAccommodating only 42 residents, Carpenter Court Aged Care Centre offers a caring and supportive lifestyle in a lively setting.
Located at a prime spot directly opposite the Merewether Beach, the centre enjoys open sea breeze, majestic views and we are only 10 minutes away from Newcastle CBD.
We are looking for a Casual Care Service Employees to join our friendly and dedicated team.ABOUT THE ROLE
You will play key role in delivering our award winning model of care and make a real difference to residents' quality of life.
In the role of Care Service Employee at The Salvation Army, you will build strong, positive relationships with our residents and be responsible for the delivery of personal care and assistance to meet individual needs of our consumers. The role is to deliver homely and loving environments by providing care with compassion, respect, integrity and dignity.
You will be able to work under limited supervision and in accordance with the resident's care plan to:
- Ensure the privacy and dignity of residents is maintained at all times and that all personal interactions reflect respect and compassion
- Assist in managing medication utilising medication compliance aids
- Recognise and respond to change in the condition of residents' health & wellbeing
- Complete simple wound dressings
- Implement continence programs
- Attend to routine checks, i.e. blood pressure, temperature, pulse, blood sugar
- Assist in managing residents with diabetes
- Maintain accurate documentation throughout each shift
- Assist in the development of resident care plans
- ABOUT YOU
- Above Award wages + 11% super + allowances & shift penalties
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. _
We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W_
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nati
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