Respite Assistant - Myrtle Bank, Australia - Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc

Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc

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Myrtle Bank, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Dynamic not-for-profit organisation:

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Fixed 12 month contract - part time hours:

Salary Packaging benefits up to $15,900 annually to maximise your take home pay:

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Bupa Health Insurance & Goodlife Health Club discounts
Are you a highly creative and resilient individual who is passionate about person-centred care?

If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Respite Assistant to join our collaborative Community Respite Teams at our Myrtle Cottage in Myrtle Bank & Willow Fern Cottage in Mount Barker.

About the role

Reporting to the site leader, you will be responsible for implementing our health focused service delivery model to older adults with physical and/or cognitive care needs.

Key responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to;
- providing personal care as documented on the care plans
- ensuring our respite clients remain engaged; physically, cognitively, socially
- providing support to participate in day-to-day tasks (including meal preparation) and providing opportunities to attend offsite community outings

Keeping concise and accurate records of care delivered and the individual's response
Assisting with the preparation of meals as well as ensuring all clients have input into the selection of meals they receive

For further details regarding the scope of the role, please refer to our website or the the attached job description.

About you

Certificate III in Aged Care & Senior First Aid Certificate
Relevant dementia qualifications and/or experience
A basic knowledge of the requirements of the Aged Care Standards as are applicable to the role
Ability to build positive relationships with clients and their representatives
Good organisation, time management and problem solving skills
Exceptional resilience and initiative
Proficient computer and keyboard skills and the ability to use Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Gmail and inhouse databases)
Current Driver's Licence
Willingness to fill overnight shifts when required
Applicants with a Certificate IV in Aged Care; Certificate III or IV Leisure & Lifestyle will be highly regarded

About us

For more than 50 years, Southern Cross Care has been providing quality aged care and retirement living services to our community.

We're guided by our compassionate, capable, collaborative and creative values, and we want people who share these values to join our team.

If you want a rewarding job in an award-winning organisation that values you as an individual and offers great benefits and learning and development opportunities, there has never been a better time to join Southern Cross Care.

Applications close; 4pm on Monday, 13th of February 2023