At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide care and companionship to residents, enhancing their quality of life.
- Company: Join Uniting Lindsay Gardens, a supportive and inclusive aged care organisation.
- Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging, discounts, fitness programs, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to social justice and community support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a fun, meaningful environment.
- Qualifications: Certificate III/IV in Aged Care or equivalent; experience is a plus but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 16.2 - 19.8 $ per hour.
About Uniting Lindsay Gardens
At Uniting Lindsay Gardens Hamilton, we believe home is where you feel free to be yourself. Our three friendly households, including a caring Memory Support Unit, welcome 15 to 34 residents each. With our passionate Uniting Homemaker leading the way, every day is filled with meaningful connections, fun activities, and plenty of reasons to smile. Every day, our team helps residents live joyfully and meaningfully and we’d love you to be part of it.
Hamilton, Newcastle
Permanent vacancies
AM, PM & Night Duty
What you’ll be doing in this role:
- You’ll provide care, companionship and emotional support to residents living in our aged care home, to help support their independence and improve their quality of life.
- Providing daily living assistance such as showering, personal hygiene, dressing, help at mealtimes and with general mobility.
- Assisting with medication and simple wound dressings.
- Supporting residents in community-based recreational and social activities.
A Day in the Life, with Uniting Aged Care
What We Offer You:
- A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
- Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
- Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
- Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.
- A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.
- A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career.
- Purchase of additional leave.
Who we’re looking for:
- You’ll have a Certificate III/IV in Aged Care, Individual Support, or equivalent qualification.
- You’ll have previous experience in aged or community care, or a passion to begin your career in aged care if you've recently become qualified.
- You’ll be adaptable, empathetic, and resourceful, and you will be able to live Uniting’s everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.
About Uniting:
Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.
Empowered by diversity:
At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.
What to expect:
Please know that employment with Uniting will require a National Police Check and Reference Checks.
Care Worker in Newcastle employer: Uniting
Uniting is an exceptional employer that values flexibility and work-life balance, offering a hybrid work model that allows you to thrive both at home and in our vibrant Melbourne office. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development within a supportive and inclusive culture, making it a rewarding place to contribute to meaningful social change in the AOD, Wellbeing & Homelessness Services sector.
