We are currently recruiting for the rewarding role of Food and Dining Care Worker at Bethanie Fields, located in Eaton near Bunbury, WA.
In this role, you will assist at mealtimes, enhancing the dining experience and providing opportunities for our residents to share food and drink. You will also assist with mobility and personal care as required.
As a Food and Dining Care Worker (FDC), you will make a positive impact on our residents’ quality of life and wellbeing through enjoyable and culturally inclusive dining experiences every day.
The role is offered as permanent part time, working the following roster:
Week 1
- Monday 15.30-20.00
- Tuesday 15.30-20.00
- Wednesday 15.30-20.00
- Saturday 7. 00-14.30
- Sunday 15.30-20.00
Week 2
- Monday 7.00- 14.30
- Wednesday 15.30-20.00
- Thursday 15.30- 20.00
- Friday 7.00-14.30
Our Food and Dining Care Workers are an integral part of the team at Bethanie Fields, providing social and emotional support for our residents. To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
- Previous experience working in an aged care or hospital environment is desirable
- Excellent customer service skills, with a passion for the wants and needs of older people
- Ability to understand the diverse individual needs of people and work collaboratively as a team
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
- Reliable with a good work ethic
- Willing to obtain relevant vaccinations
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willing to apply for one)
The role
- Assist residents with eating and drinking based on their nutritional needs, specialised diets or need for support to eat, whether in the dining area or from the comfort of their room
- Monitor food and fluid intake
- Assist with daily living routines, including showering, continence care and pressure area care
- Understand residents’ meal preferences and involve them in the planning of their dining experience
- Serve morning / afternoon tea and supper
- Contribute to care planning and review
Working with Bethanie
At Bethanie, we are committed to being an employer of choice by creating a supportive and compassionate environment for our people and customers. As well as being part of a stimulating and nurturing work environment, you will also have access to the following benefits:
- Financial benefits: Salary Packaging up to $15,899 of life expenses per annum, $2,650 per annum for meals and entertainment and additional benefits for parking – increasing your take home pay.
- Wellbeing benefits: a comprehensive mental health and wellbeing program and free flu vaccinations each year.
- Culture benefits: welcoming team with a supportive culture; team events and an annual awards night.
- A focus on flexibility and work life balance.
To Apply
Please click on apply to upload your resume and brief cover letter before the closing date of 16th September. Our application process will include a questionnaire to finalise your application.
If you require any further information, please contact our Talent Acquisition team on 131 151.
