- Enjoy the benefits of NFP salary packaging - up to $18,550 p.a.
- Come & join one of WA's largest aged care providers
- Casual positions available!
At Southern Cross Care we help people live extraordinary lives every day, connected to communities.
About The Role And Where You’ll Be Working
This is a casual position based in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia - 593kms East of Perth.
Victoria Park Nursing Home caters for 51 residents in a heritage style building which features bright and cheerful rooms. We are located just over 1km from the Kalgoorlie Hospital, within 300 metres of St Mary’s Catholic Church and only 1.5kms from Hannan Street and the Goldfields Highway.
As a Carer, you’ll be playing an important role assisting residents with their daily activities such as showering & getting dressed. We want them feel safe, and at home in our facilities. We're a tight knit team at each of our facilities, and this goes a long way to ensure that we can manage our busy schedules, whilst sharing some laughs and banter.
Your Responsibilities Will Include But Not Limited To
- Carefully read & follow care plans
- Assist with personal care
- Work under the guidance of Shift Managers (Nursing & Facility)
- Treat our residents & their family with respect
- Show compassion & exercise patience
About You
You are someone who connects with the values of Southern Cross Care WA and understands the meaningful impact this role has on the lives of older people. You’re confident working independently and find fulfilment in spending time with elderly residents, supporting them with dignity and kindness.
To Be Considered For This Role You’ll Need
- A Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent
- Initiative & the ability to effectively prioritise & multitask
- Great communication skills (spoken & written)
- Attention to detail for good record keeping
Working with us
At Southern Cross Care WA, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where employees feel valued, supported and empowered to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Benefits
When you join us, you'll become part of a purpose-driven organisation that helps people live extraordinary lives, connected to communities. In return, we'll support your growth, wellbeing and career through a range of benefits including:
- Not for profit salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits.
- Corporate Health Insurance discount
- Free employee assistance program
- A diverse range of services which allows professional development and growth
- Paid Parental Leave
- Annual leave starting at 4 weeks for full time employees.
- Carers/personal leave
- Service Awards for long standing employees
- Flexible working environment
About Us
Established over 50 years ago, Southern Cross Care WA 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 1000 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 Cross Housing Ltd. are part of the Southern Cross Care WA Inc. Group.
Southern Cross Care WA 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
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Care Worker employer: Southern Cross Care WA
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