Job Description
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Flexible shifts. Familiar faces. Care that matters.
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Location: Prunus lodge, Molong
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Want the flexibility of casual work without feeling like a stranger every time you walk through the door?
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UPA of NSW is building a directly employed casual team of Personal Care Workers/Care Service Employees across Molong for Christmas, New Year and beyond.
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These are direct UPA employment opportunities, not agency placements. You won’t just be another name filling a shift; you’ll be a UPA employee and part of the team from day one.
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You’ll receive a proper UPA induction, ongoing workplace support and the chance to work with familiar residents, teams and homes rather than starting from scratch every shift.
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It’s the flexibility of casual work, with real connection and support—and the potential to move into ongoing or permanent employment when opportunities become available.
WHY THIS CASUAL ROLE IS DIFFERENT /n
As a directly employed UPA casual, you’ll receive:
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- Flexible shifts matched to your availability where possible
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- Competitive casual rates, including applicable loadings and penalty rates
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- Opportunities for extra work throughout Christmas, Current Year and beyond
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- Proper UPA induction, workplace training and ongoing support
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- The opportunity to return to familiar residents, employees and homes
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- Access to UPA’s Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support
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- The chance to be considered for permanent roles when suitable vacancies become available
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- Meaningful work supporting older people in your community
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ABOUT THE ROLE /n
Great care is built on trust, consistency and genuine human connection.
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As a Personal Care Worker/Care Service Employee, you’ll support residents to maintain their independence, wellbeing and connection to the things they enjoy.
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Your responsibilities may include:
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- Providing respectful, person-centred care
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- Supporting residents with personal care and daily living activities
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- Assisting residents with mobility
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- Supporting medication administration when appropriately trained and assessed as competent
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- Completing accurate care documentation
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- Working closely with nurses and other care employees
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- Building positive relationships with residents and their families
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YOU’LL BE A GOOD FIT IF YOU: /n
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- Hold a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing), Aged Care or an equivalent qualification, or are actively working towards one where permitted
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- Have a compassionate and respectful approach to supporting older people
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- Are reliable and comfortable responding to available shifts
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- Communicate well and enjoy working as part of a team
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- Hold current Australian working rights
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- Can work across a range of days and shift times
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Previous residential aged-care experience and a current First Aid Certificate are desirable.
ABOUT UPA /n
UPA of NSW is a values-driven, not-for-profit organisation providing residential aged care, home care and retirement living services throughout NSW.
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Our focus is simple: ensuring our residents always have "our people by their side".
BEFORE YOU START /n
Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of UPA’s required pre-employment checks, which may include:
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- National Criminal History Check
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- Pre-employment medical assessment
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- Evidence of vaccinations required under UPA policy
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- Verification of qualifications and Australian working rights
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As this is casual employment, shifts will depend on operational requirements and your availability. Availability for morning, afternoon, night, weekend and public-holiday shifts will be highly regarded.
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UPA welcomes applications from people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, veterans, refugees and people with disability.
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If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please let us know in your application.
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