Job Description
/n You are passionate about your residents. Here, you will be with like-minded colleagues who understand how important teamwork, open communication and a positive attitude are to both you and our residents. /n We know you want to focus on relationships, not just tasks, so we will support you with a unique relationship-based care system and a priority on maintaining good staffing levels. /n You also have a life and responsibilities outside of work though, and we will work with you to agree the shifts that suit you and remain flexible and open-minded about whatever might come up in the future. /n We are a not-for-profit organisation, but more importantly, we are like one big family and treat each of our residents, families, and team members with the same levels of passion, care, and respect. /n We are hoping you will join our fantastic Whiddon family at Redhead, in the Hunter, NSW region, on a permanent part-time basis. /n THE ESSENTIALS /n /n
- Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (or equivalent) /n
- At least 12 months experience working in a Residential Aged Care setting (or similar) /n
- Availability to work a mix of shifts across Monday to Friday on a permanent part-time basis /n /n

WHAT WE OFFER
/n At Whiddon, we provide our people with benefits that will enhance their experience and provide them with things they actually want and will use. Our benefits are centred around ‘Five Pillars’ – mind, body, financial, social and career. /n /n
- Comprehensive leave options to support you in mind and body /n /n
- 5 weeks Annual Leave (or the option to cash out Annual Leave) /n
- Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years /n
- 12 weeks paid Parental Leave /n
- Up to 5 days paid Fertility leave /n
- Up to 3 days paid Community Service leave each year /n
- Up to 4 days paid Compassionate leave /n
- Extra public holiday per year with Frank Whiddon Day /n /n




- Employee Assistance Program for when you need extra support /n
- Work/life balance. Options to work morning, afternoon or night shifts /n
- Salary Packaging options so you can keep more of your pay. Did you know that by salary packaging, you can increase your hourly rate by more than $2? This is how: /n /n
- Up to $611.53 per fortnight to pay your mortgage, rent, school fees, etc. /n
- Up to $101.92 per fortnight to pay entertainment activities like cafes, restaurants, etc. /n
- Remote living options including rent and mortgage packaging, utilities and holiday transport. /n
- Novated leasing, a financial wellness program, a personal car buying service and a rewards program through our partners. /n /n
- Quarterly gifts, including Cost of living voucher, ACE Day, Christmas gifting and other ad-hoc gifts from time to time. /n
- Access to retail benefits and perks, including great discounts, and passes to the cinema, tickets to concerts or sports events, food vouchers, and more /n
- Employee Referral Program. Get paid up to $500 to refer our next Whiddon star. /n
- Learning, learning, learning. Whiddon Scholarships Programs, Leadership Development Programs, Traineeships and more… we want to support your educational journey /n
- Get recognised for your great work Just in Time Recognition, Milestone Celebrations, Everyday Heroes, Annual Awards night and more. /n
- Recognition for successfully completing your probation period. /n
- Locations across NSW and QLD. If you need to relocate or wish to transfer between our Homes /n /n

HOW TO APPLY
/n To apply for this position, please submit a copy of your resume addressing the above criteria. To find out more about this position and the perks of a career at Whiddon then visit our website https://www.whiddon.com.au/careers/ /n Please note all successful candidates are required to provide evidence of NDIS Workers Check. /n Please also note that visa sponsorship is currently not available for this position. /n

📌 Assistant in Nursing (Newcastle)
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