Extended Care Assistants (ECA) – Casual |
Yaraandoo, Somerset

Make a difference every day while enjoying life
on Tasmania's beautiful North West Coast!

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Extended
Care Assistant who loves making a difference in the lives of others?
Looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can enjoy meaningful work, a
supportive team and the flexibility to balance your career with everything
Tasmania's North West Coast has to offer?

At Southern Cross Care Tasmania (SCC), we're
looking for enthusiastic and caring Extended Care Assistants to join our
team at Yaraandoo Aged Care Facility in Somerset.

Whether you're an experienced care worker
looking for a change, seeking casual flexibility, or wanting to be part of a
team that genuinely values the people it cares for, we'd love to hear from you!

The Opportunity

We have casual opportunities available for
qualified Extended Care Assistants to join our welcoming team at Yaraandoo.

As an ECA, you'll play an important role in
supporting our residents to live with dignity, independence and confidence.
From assisting with everyday activities to sharing a conversation, a laugh or a
special moment, it's often the little things that make the biggest difference.

You'll work alongside a dedicated team of care
professionals who share a genuine commitment to providing high-quality,
person-centred care.

What you'll do:

- Provide
compassionate, individualised care that respects each resident's needs,
preferences and independence.

- Assist
residents with personal care, mobility, nutrition and hydration, and daily
living activities.

- Support
medication assistance within your training, competencies and scope of
practice.

- Encourage
participation in lifestyle, social and wellbeing activities.

- Build
meaningful relationships with residents, families and colleagues.

- Contribute
to a safe,



welcoming and positive environment where residents feel valued
and supported.

Why Yaraandoo? A Career with a Coastal
Lifestyle

Located in the beautiful coastal township of
Somerset, just minutes from Burnie, Yaraandoo offers the prospect to work in
a welcoming community while enjoying everything Tasmania's stunning North West
Coast has to offer.

Imagine finishing your shift and heading to the
beach, enjoying a coastal walk or exploring the fantastic cafés, local produce
and natural attractions that make this region so special.

With beautiful beaches, spectacular scenery,
friendly communities and iconic destinations like Cradle Mountain within reach,
the North West Coast offers a lifestyle that's hard to beat.

At Yaraandoo, you can enjoy the flexibility of
casual work while being part of a team that makes a genuine difference every
day.

What You'll Need

- Minimum
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent
qualification.

- A
genuine passion for supporting older Australians and delivering
exceptional care.

- Knowledge
of the Aged Care Quality Standards, or the willingness to learn.

- Strong
communication skills and a caring, respectful and collaborative approach.

- Flexibility
to work across a range of shifts.

- A
satisfactory National Police Check completed within the last three months.

- Tasmanian
Working with Vulnerable People registration with NDIS endorsement.

- Evidence
of current Australian working rights, including relevant visa
documentation where applicable.

What's on Offer

- Competitive




remuneration.

- Salary
packaging benefits of up to $18,900 per FBT year.

- Flexible
casual opportunities to support your lifestyle.

- Free
on-site parking.

- Training
and professional development opportunities.

- Employee
Assistance Program.

- Discounted
private health insurance.

- A
welcoming and supportive team environment.

- The
opportunity to work in one of Tasmania's beautiful coastal communities.

Pre-employment Assessment

As part of our recruitment process, shortlisted
candidates for this position will be required to complete a pre-employment
assessment with our independent assessment provider.

The assessment is designed to confirm your
ability to safely meet the inherent requirements of the role and to identify
any reasonable adjustments or support that may be required.

About Us

For over 50 years, Southern Cross Care Tasmania
has been making a difference in the lives of older Tasmanians and the people
who care for them.

As a Tasmanian not-for-profit aged care
provider, we deliver residential aged care, independent living and home and
community services across the state.

Our purpose is simple: Honouring and enriching
lives.

We're passionate about creating environments
where residents feel valued, supported and connected, and where our people feel
proud of the difference they make.

Our values of Being Kind, Engaging Openly,
Being Adaptable, Showing Respect and Enjoying What You Do are at the heart of
everything we do.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're a caring and motivated Extended Care
Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity, flexible shifts and a fantastic
coastal lifestyle, we'd love to hear from you.

Come and be part of something meaningful at
Yaraandoo!

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover
letter outlining your relevant skills and experience.

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