Aged or Disabled Carer

Location: Port Broughton, SA, 5522

Full-Time: Immediate start

Reports to: Aged Care Facility Manager

Job Title: Aged or Disabled Carer

Salary range: $79,500 - $85,000 - depending on skills level and work experience + superannuation.

Job Closure date: 30 days

About This Role:

Our client is a highly respected aged care provider in the Port Broughton region, renowned for its person-centred approach and commitment to enhancing the quality of life for seniors. With a strong reputation for compassionate care and modern, homelike facilities, they provide a supportive environment where residents are treated with dignity, respect, and individuality. We are seeking a full-time Aged or Disabled Carer to join their dedicated care team.

This is an opportunity to work in a well-resourced facility that values both its residents and staff, offering long-term career stability and the chance to make a profound difference in the lives of elderly individuals. In this role, you will provide hands-on personal care while fostering meaningful connections with residents, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social wellbeing is prioritised. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that upholds the highest standards of aged care, with ongoing training and professional development to support your growth in the sector.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate and up to date documentation including notes, assessments and care plans

• Observe, report and document all change in resident need requirements

• Ensure maintenance of clean linen, and making of beds for residents

• Assisting residents with mobility.

• Accurately deliver laundered clothing to residents’ rooms

• Assist with the serving of meals assisting residents as required

• Assist in the delivery of specialised nursing needs for residents

• Assisting in personal hygiene and dressing

• Support independence of residents by providing appropriate assistance with personal care in accordance with care plans

• Liaise with staff, residents, visitors, GPs and allied health professionals to provide prompt and friendly service

• Act to protect the rights of residents including confidentiality, privacy, individual choice and decision-making

• Provide emotional support to residents

• Actively participate in the Care team environment

• Build and maintain effective relationships

• Ensure compliance against the Aged Care Standards is maintained where appropriate

• Be responsive to the needs of the company and its changing environment

• Attend meetings and compulsory education as required

• Identify self-education needs

• Participate in safety and improvement activities for the organization

• Identify and report areas of risk (including complaints) within the scope of the position

• Demonstrate adherence to all OH & S policies and procedures

• Display responsibility for self, team and environment

• Ensure compliance with all legislation and other requirements relevant to your position

• Observe and practice the principles and obligations of Equal Employment Opportunity and maintain a workplace free from bullying and harassment

• Comply with and promote company policies and procedures

Skills & Requirements

• Must comply with having annual flu vaccination and be fully immunised against COVID-19.

• Must sign a statutory declaration to identify serious criminal activity committed outside of Australia. To comply with the company’s Code of Conduct.

• One year of full-time on-the-job experience.

• All appointments are subject to satisfactory police check with no disclosures

• Certificate III in a relevant field or equivalent

• Current driver’s license

• Own transportation

• Loves to work in a great team environment.

• A desire for long term employment.

Why You'll Love Working here:

• Rewarding work that makes a real difference in residents' lives

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

• Supportive team culture with regular staff recognition

• Modern facilities with quality resources

• Career growth potential within our organization

How to Apply:

Submit your resume and cover letter addressing your experience. Successful applicants will require valid working rights and must pass background checks.

Please note: We are acting as recruitment agents on behalf of our client. Employer details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.