Care Worker

Position Overview

This full-time role is based in Taralga, NSW, within Uniting's aged care home. The Care Worker will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for residents by offering compassionate support and assistance with daily activities aimed at maintaining their independence.

Key Duties

• Provide compassionate care, companionship, and emotional support to aged care residents.
• Assist with daily personal care including showering, hygiene, dressing, mealtime assistance, and mobility support.
• Support medication management and basic wound dressing tasks.
• Facilitate residents' participation in community recreational and social events.

Qualifications and Candidate Profile

• Possession of Certificate III/IV in Aged Care, Individual Support, or equivalent credentials.
• Experience in aged or community care preferred, though candidates with passion and new qualifications are welcome.
• Demonstrate adaptability, empathy, resourcefulness, and alignment with Uniting’s core values of compassion, respect, imagination, and boldness.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage up to $35.98 plus superannuation, penalty rates, and not-for-profit salary packaging benefits.
• Opportunity for up to $18,550 in NFP salary packaging (available for both part-time and full-time roles).
• Access to the U rewards program offering exclusive discounts.
• Fitness Passport membership promoting wellbeing.
• Supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Option to purchase additional leave.
• Employee Referral Bonus of $500 per successful hire.

Organizational Background

Uniting NSW.ACT works to embody the mission of the Uniting Church by focusing on social justice, community services, and spiritual care for individuals at every life stage. Committed to child safety and inclusion, the organisation values diversity and inclusion as fundamental to their operation and culture.

Additional Information

• Employment includes mandatory National Police and Reference checks.
• The organization encourages applications from members of the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.