ABOUT THE ROLE

You will play key role in delivering our award winning model of care and make a real difference to residents' quality of life.

In the role of Care Service Employee at The Salvation Army, you will build strong, positive relationships with our residents and be responsible for the delivery of personal care and assistance to meet individual needs of our consumers.

The role is to deliver homely and loving environments by providing care with compassion, respect, integrity and dignity.

You will be able to work under limited supervision and in accordance with the resident's care plan to:

- Ensure the privacy and dignity of residents is maintained at all times and that all personal interactions reflect respect and compassion
- Assist in managing medication utilising medication compliance aids
- Recognise and respond to change in the condition of residents’ health & well-being
- Complete simple wound dressings • Implement continence programs
- Attend to routine checks, i.e. blood pressure, temperature, pulse, blood sugar • Assist in managing residents with diabetes
- Maintain accurate documentation throughout each shift
- Assist in the development of resident care plans

ABOUT YOU

We currently have positions available for individuals, who are committed to providing excellence in care and the best possible quality of life to our residents.

We are looking for candidates with:

- An appreciation of and the ability and willingness to promote and support the values and ethos of The Salvation Army.

- Must have a Certificate III or IV in Aged Care and current First Aid Certificate




- An understanding and commitment to the provision of truly person centred care
- Understanding of WHS and infection control principles
- An understanding of residents’ changing care needs and how this translates in AN-ACC reviews
- Computer literacy and experience with documentation
- Excellent communication skills
- A commitment to continuous improvement
- Ability to work in a team environment
- National NDIS worker screening check

ADVANTAGES

Care Service Employees at the Salvation Army Aged Care enjoy:

- Above Award wages + super + allowances & shift penalties
- Access to generous Not For Profit salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year (also for casuals)
- Access to meal and entertainment benefits of up to $2,650 through salary packaging
- Access to relocation benefits through salary packaging options
- Up to five weeks annual leave - when working flexible AMs and/or PMs, and/or nights and/or weekends
- No rotating rosters with Salvos, we will support you to achieve work-life balance
- Up to 12 weeks Paid parental leave
- Novated car leasing
- Learning and development to support you in your role
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
- Career progression opportunities
- Transfer opportunities – we are in every major city in Australia
- Making an impact – socially and environmentally – with one of the most loved charities in Australia

​Please note: evidence of two doses of the COVID-19 vaccination are a requirement of employment at The Salvation Army Aged Care.

Required Skill Profession

Home Health And Personal Care Aides; And Nursing Assistants, Orderlies, And Psychiatric Aides

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