Social Care Assistant
Respect, Australia
Job Description
We are currently in search of a Social Care Assistant to join our team on a casual basis at Lyrebird Village in Drouin, Victoria.
The responsibilities of the Social Care Assistant encompass the coordination of a variety of lifestyle activities, both individual and group-based, as well as community-oriented, all tailored to meet the unique physical, social, cultural, and spiritual preferences and needs of our residents. Respect Aged Care adheres to a core set of values, including respect, care, teamwork, courage, integrity, innovation, and excellence. We are dedicated to nurturing a supportive and respectful work environment and take pride in our commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and personalised care to our residents and their families.
Requirements
Qualifications amp; Experience
Essential:
- Certificate III or IV Qualification in aged care or similar discipline.
- Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
Desirable:
- Has empathy and sensitivity to the needs of the residents from a variety of cultural and social backgrounds.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to communicate effectively with the elderly and their families, employees and visitors.
Key Responsibilities
- Document social profiles of new residents and participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of social care plans.
- Participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the activities program.
- Maintain resources for the activities program.
- Prepare newsletters, activity notices and other correspondence for residents and other representatives.
- Assist the General Manager in the recruitment, appropriate delegation and support for volunteers.
- Any other task not defined but within the employees skills, as directed by the organisation.
To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and entitlements.
- Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
- Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation.
- Long-term employment in a recession-proof sector.
- A healthy and positive workplace culture.
- Learning, development, and growth opportunities.
We offer: