At a Glance
- Tasks: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of veterans and seniors through compassionate care.
- Company: Join RSL LifeCare, a not-for-profit leader in aged care with over 100 years of service.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, salary packaging, staff discounts, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Diversity is celebrated; applications from all backgrounds are encouraged.
- Why this job: Empower residents to live their best lives while working in a supportive team environment.
- Qualifications: Compassionate individuals with excellent communication skills; qualifications in individual support are a plus.
The predicted salary is between 24.3 - 29.7 $ per hour.
Imagine a career filled with purpose and possibility. Competitive rates of pay. Fulfilling work that fits around your life.
Employment Type: Part-time/Casual
Contract Type: Permanent/Casual
Location: Merimbula and Tura Beach, NSW
About Us
At RSL LifeCare, our Residential Care teams have the ability to make a big difference to the lives of veterans and seniors while they receive quality and compassionate care in our aged care homes. This is an opportunity for you to join a large social purpose organisation where you can have a huge positive impact and feel the personal and professional reward in return. Our vision of creating proud communities living their best lives is at the heart of everything we do as we continue to build upon our legacy of supporting veterans and their families for more than 100 years.
About the role
As a Carer at RSL LifeCare, every day you’re empowered to make a meaningful difference to people’s lives. Within our supportive work environment your skills and compassion are valued.
- Work collaboratively with residents and their families to provide personal care.
- Provide quality, timely and effective care that reflects the unique needs of each resident and in accordance with resident care plans.
- Encourage the wellbeing and independence of residents by supporting them to engage in preferred activities and interests.
- Embody a person-centred approach, recognising and promoting the individual’s unique goals and preferences.
- Participate in risk management and continuous quality improvement activities.
- Build strong and productive relationships with your team to deliver positive outcomes for residents.
Our benefits
- Not-for-profit tax benefits - salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year.
- Staff discounts across 700 select retail stores through Maxxia Rewards.
- Leave Loading - 17.5% pay top up on paid leave.
- Career opportunities across Residential Care homes and Community Services.
About You
We are looking out for:
- Your demonstrated compassion, empathy and advocacy.
- Your excellent communication skills, both verbal and written to ensure the best possible resident experience, teamwork and standard of care.
- Your ability to work efficiently by optimising the use of technology within your role.
- Your teamwork. We enjoy working together with a highly skilled team to deliver the best possible care to our residents and support each other.
Qualifications in individual support or related work experience are beneficial. Australian Working Rights. It is a mandatory requirement for a team member working in the Aged Care sector to have a valid Police Check or a valid National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) check, or potentially both, to undertake the inherent requirements of the role. Clearances must be verified prior to commencing employment with RSL LifeCare.
Our commitment to diversity
We are proud to stand for our unique values: Do the Right Thing, Aim Higher, Care from the Heart, and Act as One team. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Veterans, current serving ADF personnel, their families and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.
Location
RC Merimbula, RC Tura Beach. RSL LifeCare is a leader in senior living, providing high quality retirement villages, aged care homes (nursing homes) and personal home care throughout NSW and the ACT. Proudly serving Australia for over 100 years, RSL LifeCare is a successful and growing not-for profit organisation which began as a haven for war veterans.
Carer – Residential Aged Care in Merimbula employer: RSL LIFECARE LIMITED
At RSL LifeCare, we pride ourselves on being a purpose-driven organisation with a rich 100-year legacy of providing compassionate care to veterans and seniors. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and values your skills, offering competitive benefits such as salary packaging, career growth opportunities, and access to fitness facilities. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents while enjoying a fulfilling career in the beautiful Northern Beaches of Narrabeen.
