The United Protestant Association of NSW Limited ("UPA") is a values-driven non-profit care organisation serving local communities throughout NSW, with a vision of always ensuring we have "our people by our side". With a staff compliment of 1400 and a turnover in excess of $100M, UPA is a non-profit Company limited by guarantee.
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Our services include:
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- Residential Aged Care
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- Home Care Services
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- Retirement Villages
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The Opportunity
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We are looking for a Care Service Employee to join our team at Myoora Hostel in our Riverina Murray Region. You will make a difference to our residents by facilitating positive health and well-being options for individuals, their families, and carers.
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Duties will include (but not limited to):
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- Provision of a wide range of Person-Centred Care duties
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- Assistance with medication (if you are assessed as medication competent) and wound dressing
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- Assistance in daily living activities
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- Working with each resident to continue to do the things they love
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We are also willing to invest in training and offer you all the support you might need in order to succeed in your role.
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In fulfilling the role, it is essential that you have:
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- A Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support (or working towards)
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- The ability to provide a wide range of person-centred care duties
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- A desire and willingness to work with each resident to empower them to continue to do the things that they love
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- Care skills that are driven by compassion
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- Experience in Aged Care desirable
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- Current First Aid Certificate desirable
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- Excellent communication skills
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- Team player who is highly motivated
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- Availability to work various shifts across various days
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Benefits and perks
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- Competitive remuneration including eligibility for not-for-profit salary packaging options for permanent employees (up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 entertainment advantages, tax free)
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- Access to a Wellness Program
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- Employee Assistance Program
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