The Opportunity HammondCare’s Respite Cottages provide short-term accommodation and individualised support for older guests during stays of up to 10 nights. As a Specialised Carer , you’ll play a vital role in delivering personalised care and creating a welcoming, home-like environment. About the role In this role you will provide care for our clients across our Wahroonga & Terrey Hills Cottages. Hourly Rates: $31.95 to $35.44- P/H penalties Shifts include: (You must be able to do a mix of below) 7.15am-14.45 - Morning shift 14.45 - 21.45- Afternoon shift 21.30- 07.45- Night shift Responsibilities Provide personal care including grooming and hygiene Deliver care in accordance with individual care plans Support and care for guests during overnight or extended stays Promote guest dignity and independence through daily activities Maintain accurate documentation and communicate changes in care professionally About you Available to work across our Wahroonga & Terrey Hills sites you’re a people-person who is patient and solutions-focused you have previous experience in aged or community care, or are looking to start your career in aged care you have a valid Driver’s Licence and access to an insured, reliable car ideally, you'll have a Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support. If you're not currently qualified and would like to be, then we can help First Aid certificate desirable Empathy and compassion are a must Good administrative and computer skills, including the use of a smartphone A strong team player, who can communicate professionally changes in care, complete all documentation, whilst maintaining confidentiality. In return for your expertise, we offer: full training to all care workers (no experience is necessary) salary packaging (for PPT only): $15,900 annually for living expenses, plus up to $2,650 each year for entertainment benefits additional training and career development opportunities leave benefits (purchased additional annual leave) reward and recognition program fitness passports: full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family counselling services and wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees exclusive discounts at MyCar for servicing, repairs and more exclusive commercial discounts for JB HI-FI, The Good Guys, Optus, Dell and Samsung About us HammondCare provides expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care for older people, regardless of circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation. We are led by our not-for-profit, Christian foundations and backed by research and clinical expertise. When it comes to our people – those we serve and those who serve – we are committed to inclusion across race, culture, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, religion and ability. In our innovative residences, our hospitals, or in client homes, we aim to set the global standard of relationship-based care for older people with complex needs. We’ve been caring for people for over 90 years – so, if you love to care, join us, and make a career move that matters. It's not just care, it's HammondCare. Sounds like you? Apply now! For any general enquiries please contact sgamble@hammond.com.au Please complete an application via the website, applications via email will not be accepted. Thank you All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record and reference checks and will also be asked to attend a pre-employment functional assessment. We are committed to inclusion across race, culture, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, belief, age and ability. Because at HammondCare, everyone belongs.
