At Southern Cross Care we help people live extraordinary lives every day, connected to communities. As a provider delivering care, support and accommodation for West Australians in greatest need, our purpose is clear, and our passion is strong. Southern Cross Care is a place where you can have an extraordinary impact, make an extraordinary difference, and be appreciated for extraordinary contributions. We hope you will join us and become one of the people who make Southern Cross Care an extraordinary place to be. About the role & where you’ll be working: We’re looking for caring and dedicated Care Workers to join our team at Victoria Park House in Kalgoorlie . This is a part-time position , offering a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our residents. Our heritage-style home caters for 22 residents and features bright, cheerful rooms. Conveniently located just over 1km from Kalgoorlie Hospital, close to St Mary’s Catholic Church, and only 1.5km from Hannan Street and the Goldfields Highway. What you’ll do: As a Care Worker, you’ll play an important role in helping residents with their daily activities, ensuring they feel safe, comfortable, and at home. Your responsibilities will include: Assisting residents with personal care such as showering and dressing. Reading and following individual care plans. Working under the guidance of Shift Managers (Nursing & Facility). Treating residents and their families with respect, compassion, and patience. About you: You enjoy spending time with elderly people and are comfortable working independently. You have a caring nature and strong communication skills. You’re organised, proactive, and able to prioritise tasks effectively. To be considered, you’ll need: Certificate III in Aged Care / Individual Support or equivalent. Great communication skills (spoken and written). Attention to detail for accurate record keeping. How to Apply To express your interest, please apply with an up to date resume, and a cover letter outlining your experience / suitability. Kindly note, if your application progresses to an interview, we’ll be asking for: National Police Clearance - current within 6 months Immunisation record (Flu) A completed pre-employment health questionnaire Manual handling certificate (if recently completed) If you have it – medication competency qualification About us: Established over 50 years ago, Southern Cross Care is a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation contributing to social, health and economic development in WA. We do this by enabling the delivery of integrated services in our community for the increasingly complex health, care and accommodation needs of our aging population and those living with mental illness. Our dedicated and passionate team of around 900 employees and 130 volunteers, deliver care and services to over 3000 West Australians across our residential, retirement village, mental health, community housing and home care portfolio. Our promise to our clients, residents and each other is to enable extraordinary because we; Listen, Act, Do not give up, Work as one. Southern Plus and Southern Cross Housing Ltd. are part of the Southern Cross Care Inc. Group. Southern Cross Care is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work. For more information on the services, we provide visit: scrosswa.org.au
