Support Worker - Tallebudgera, Australia - Lutheran Services

Lutheran Services

Verified Company

Tallebudgera, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

About us:

Lutheran Services is a not-for-profit organisation that has been serving the people and communities of Queensland since 1935. We provide quality, contemporary care and support for people of all backgrounds, at more than 20 locations throughout Queensland.

Our dedicated workforce of nearly 1800 makes a difference to the lives of many people every day.

They bring our vision to life - helping those we serve to pursue the lives they hope for, and enabling the communities we are part of to thrive.

As a member of the Lutheran Services team, you will enjoy a great work-life balance, generous benefits, flexible arrangements and ongoing opportunities for professional development and career progression.

St Andrews Lutheran Aged Care provides accommodation for 72 residents as well as 24 independent living units within its stunning Tallebudgera Valley setting.

About the role:

***You will provide quality care that enhances and promotes the quality of life for individuals, ensuring that the care provided is current best practice.

Our Personal Carers must be available to work a variety of shifts including mornings, afternoons, nights and weekends.

We have a number of casual positions available.

As an exceptional and compassionate
Personal Carer you will be responsible for:

Assisting clients with personal care activities
Providing assistance to residents or clients to the delivery of personal care to support everyday living
Support domestic and household duties including meal support and supporting routine activities.
Maintaining and promoting a therapeutic environment for the management of the aged care customers according to the Aged Care Standards and best practice.
Collecting and reporting data and completing assessments to assist with the formation of nursing care plans and funding submissions for each resident.
Functioning and accepting responsibility for own practice in accordance with legislation and common law affecting nursing practice.
Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships within the service and also members of the external health care team.

About you:

Hold a Certificate III (or higher) in Individual Support (Aged Care) or similar;
Have experience working as a Personal Carer in Residential Aged Care and will understand the importance of delivering exceptional holistic resident care;
Strong written communication skills;
Excellent computer literacy;
Ability to form lasting connections with our residents and their families;
Hold an Australian driver's licence.

It is essential that you:

Hold a current NDIS Worker Screening
Are fully vaccinated for CoViD19 and Flu

What we can offer you:

A professional work environment in an organisation that genuinely cares, values dedication and performance.

You will receive:

Learning and development opportunities
Access to salary packaging
Mileage allowance
Good work life balance
Access to discounts, such as health insurance, holiday and travel, gym membership, IT and home appliances
Membership to our dedicated Employee Assistance Program.