CARE SERVICE EMPLOYEE
The Organisation
UPA Aged Care Solutions is a not-for-profit, values-based organisation committed to providing high-quality residential aged care, home care, and retirement services. We believe every individual has the right to live with dignity, respect, and security, and we strive to attract and retain top talent who share our philosophy of care.
The Opportunity
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Personal Care Workers to join our team at Melrose Lodge, an 80-bed residential aged care facility based in Pendle Hill. You will play a vital role in enhancing the health, comfort, and dignity of our residents by delivering safe, high-quality, and compassionate care. Guided by UPA’s mission and values, you will provide individualised support that meets clinical standards and promotes overall well-being. Working closely with a dedicated team under the supervision of experienced nursing staff, you will contribute to a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and respect. This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives every day while being part of an organisation committed to quality care and community.
Duties will include (but not limited to): -
- Provision of a wide range of Person-Centred Care duties
- Assistance with medication (if you are assessed as medication competent) and wound dressing
- Assistance in daily living activities
- Working with each resident to continue to do the things they love
We are also willing to invest in training and offer you all the support you might need in order to succeed in your role.
Choose from a variety of shifts available which include:
- Weekday and weekend shifts
- Morning (6:45 am - 3:15 pm); Afternoon (3 pm - 11 pm) and Night Shift (10:45 pm - 7: 15 am)
Tell us your preferences and availability in your application.
In fulfilling the role, it is essential that you have:
- A Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support (or working towards)
- The ability to provide a wide range of person-centred care duties
- A desire and willingness to work with each resident to empower them to continue to do the things that they love
- Care skills that are driven by compassion
- Experience in Aged Care and dementia care is desirable
- Current First Aid Certificate desirable
- Excellent communication skills
- Team player who is highly motivated
- Availability to work various shifts across various days
Benefits and perks
- Competitive remuneration including eligibility for not-for-profit salary packaging options for permanent employees (up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 entertainment benefits, tax free)
- Access to a Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Up to $500 retention bonus for permanent appointments
- Supportive and friendly work environment
- Work/life balance and flexible working arrangements available
- Workplace education and support provided
- Opportunity to make a real difference to your community and the lives of those in need
Pre-employment screening
The successful candidate is required to have completed/have a willingness to undertake the following:-
- Vaccinated in accordance with UPA’s Immunisation and Vaccination Policy. (including proof of the required doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine and annual influenza)
- Undertake a National Criminal History Check
- Pre-Employment Medical Assessment
Appointment is subject to satisfactory of all pre-employment checks.
Interested
Simply click on the ‘apply now’ button and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration. For a confidential discussion or to obtain a copy of the position description, please contact the UPA Talent Team at recruitment@upa.org.au.
To find out more about UPA of NSW, we invite you to visit our website.
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the UPA’s Talent Team at recruitment@upa.org.au.
