Care Services Worker – Community Care Central Coast NSW

Care Services Worker – Community Care Central Coast NSW

Join our diverse team as a Care Services Worker and embrace an exciting opportunity to work within our Tarragal Glen, Wood Glen, Forrester’s Beach and Glengara retirement villages located in Erina, Forresters Beach and Tumbi Umbi, Central Coast NSW.

The position

We are seeking a vibrant, keen person to make a positive impact and become part of our close-knit team, as well as embrace the chance to be a source of support and comfort for our residents.

This casual position plays a pivotal role, prioritising the well-being of our residents above all else.

Variety of shifts across week days and weekends – weekend availability essential

Reporting to the Regional Care Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting and assisting Home Care recipients with activities of daily living, including mobility continence management, showering, dressing, personal grooming, medication assistance
• Where required, assisting with meal preparation
• Provision of domestic and laundry services to care recipients
• Transporting care recipients to appointments (e.g. medical)
• Social Support and Shopping assistance

We’re on the lookout for someone with:

• Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support (or equivalent)
• Full Drivers Licence, Comprehensive Insurance and Reliable Transport
• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (or willingness to obtain)
• First Aid & CPR Certificate (or ability to obtain)
• Prepared to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment including Drug and Alcohol Testing

Our benefits

• The wellbeing of all RetireAustralia team members is our priority and we regularly run initiatives such as safety training, wellness challenges, mental health awareness programs and a free annual flu vaccination program.
• We have a dedicated learning and development team, who have received industry recognition for their training and development programs which assist team members to achieve their personal and professional development goals while working at RetireAustralia.
• RetireAustralia offers a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program to all employees and their family members to assist with work-related and personal issues.

Who we are

RetireAustralia is a leading private owner, operator and developer of retirement villages with a focus on creating thriving communities where older Australians live the life they choose in their own homes.

Across our villages in New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia we are revolutionising retirement living through our continuum of care model and range of accommodation options that integrate independent living with Support At Home services and on-site higher acuity care facilities. We are also building the future of retirement living, expanding several existing communities and developing new purpose-built communities in areas with high demand for quality senior living.

With customers at the centre, a wonderful culture and an ambitious growth strategy in a sector experiencing rapid expansion and diversification, RetireAustralia is an employer of choice for individuals who want to make their mark.

To take the next step in your career click 'APPLY NOW' to complete our online application. Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews will be arranged accordingly.

This is an on-site position