Bolton Clarke Group one of Australia's largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care, operating nationally and internationally. Bolton Clarke Residential group now has 87 Aged Care Homes across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA, with the inclusion of the Allity, McKenzie & Acacia Living Group.
Bolton Clarke is Australia's largest independent, not-for-profit aged care provider shaping the future of positive ageing. With RSL Queensland and the Royal District Nursing Service at the heart of our DNA, we have been caring for Australians since 1885. Today, our exceptional teams support more than 130,000 people to live independently at home and across our 43 retirement living communities and 87 residential aged care homes. Everything we do is dedicated to enabling, celebrating and supporting older Australians to live and age positively.
The RoleThis role plays a pivotal frontline carer role with a particular focus on nutrition and dining, supporting residents to live a life of fulfilment through the delivery of person-centred care and support according to needs and preferences of each resident in everyday practice. Assisting in the preparation, delivery, presentation and serving of resident meals.
Your responsibilities will be to provide care and support aligned with residents' preferred daily routines with a strong focus on: Meal choices and individual nutritionConsideration of allergies and food intolerancesEnhancing the overall dining experienceAssist residents with meal selection and meal timing preferencesPrepare and set up dining areas to meet individual needs and preferencesActively engage with residents to provide social and emotional support during mealtimesUse empathy and kindness to foster a positive dining experiencePromote resident choice and control to uphold dignity and respectPrepare and maintain dining experience areas and provide meal service to meet individual resident choicesMaintain accurate nutrition and diet information as requiredAssist with quality food preparation in accordance with the Food Safety Plan, Bolton Clarke Food Standards and Dining FrameworkAssist with maintaining kitchen stock supplies as requiredTo be successful, you will have: Demonstrated customer service skillsA compassionate and caring attitudePrevious restaurant and/or commercial kitchen experience (highly regarded)Willingness to take direction from othersReliability and shift flexibilityGood time management skills and the ability to work well under pressureValid working rights in Australia (Passport, Birth Certificate etc)Complete a police check and or a NDIS Workers Check (or willingness to obtain) prior to commencementAbout this location: Templestowe Manor, nestled in the beautiful leafy surrounds of Lower Templestowe, offers the highest quality Independent Living and Aged Care lifestyle choices with a variety of accommodation options for permanent and respite care.
Why Work For Bolton Clarke: Excellent work/life balance with shifts that suit your personal needsA caring team environment with strong clinical and allied health supportCareer progression and development opportunitiesGenerous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits – claim up to $18,550 tax freePrivate health insurance and gym discountsAn Employee Assistance Program for staff and familyApply Now: Our application process takes 10 minutes to apply, please follow the below link to start your application.
Our commitment to diversity: At Bolton Clarke we expect our staff to respect and value differences in age, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status and family or marital status.
Appointment to this position and ongoing employment is subject to your commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion.
If you have any further queries, please contact Umangiben Patel (workwithus@boltonclarke.com.au)
Care Services Assistant in Melbourne employer: Bolton Clarke
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