Care Worker at Uniting NSW.ACT in Wollongong, New South Wales, AU

Care Worker - Residential Aged Care Location Unanderra, NSWCasualUp to $36.23 p/h + Applicable LoadingsAbout Uniting FarmboroughUniting Farmborough Unanderra is a compassionate home that's purpose-built to provide a high level of aged care with 5 separate households, each with up to 25 residents, including a Memory Support Unit for people living with dementia. Our Uniting Homemaker ensures that the community is thriving and doing things that are meaningful and enjoyable. What you’ll be doing in this role You’ll provide care, companionship and emotional support to residents living in our aged care home, to help support their independence and improve their quality of life Providing daily living assistance such as showering, personal hygiene, dressing, help at mealtimes and with general mobility Assisting with medication and simple wound dressings and Supporting residents in community-based recreational and social activities. Who we’re looking for Ideally, you’ll have a Certificate III/IV in Aged Care, Individual Support, or equivalent qualification. If you’re not qualified and would like to be, we can help you get there. You’ll have previous experience in aged or community care, or a passion to begin your career in aged care if you’re studying or have recently become qualified. You’ll be adaptable, empathetic, and resourceful, and you will be able to live Uniting’s everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold. What We Offer YouA rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career and leadership skills You’ll become part of a community of clinical practitioners that supports you in the continuous development of your clinical practice A rewarding career with a leading human services organisationAccess to our U rewards program with exclusive discountsAccess to Fitness Passport – Live your best lifeA supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environmentEmployee Referral Program - $250 bonus for each successful referralClick here to learn more about our great benefits: Benefits of working at Uniting About UnitingUniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.Empowered by diversityAt Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.How to applyIf this opportunity interests you, we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply’ button in this ad, fill out your details and submit. We encourage applications from people who identify as a part of the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community.What to expectPlease know that employment with Uniting will require a National Police Check and Reference Checks.