- Flexible roster patterns available – GREAT work/life balance!
- Be supported to complete a Cert III - Cost covered by HammondCare
- Access nationwide heath & fitness facilities with Fitness Passport
HammondCare Hammondville - Southwood Cottage currently needs 2 Perm, Part-Time Specialised Carer – DEMENTIA Carers to join our team.
Please note: Rosters available may not suit student visa due to hour restrictions. Unlimited work rights will be highly regarded
Please note: These roles are in a high care, complex and challenging behaviours cottage. You must be experienced and comfortable in a high care Dementia environment.
With our unique model of care which places the residents needs as your number one priority, you will help create a home away from home for our residents. This role requires you to provide tailored care including personal support within the residential home.
You will be responsible for:
- Meal Preparation, Laundry collection, Cleaning duties
- Personal care – showering, grooming, toileting etc
- Update Care Notes and communicate to the team around you
- Provide life engagement with our Dementia Residents
- Recognise, report and respond appropriately to changes in the conditions of residents within your skills and competencies
All new staff will complete an onsite orientation with a Workplace Trainer, have buddy shifts and be supported by experienced Registered Nurses and Managers on site.
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Have a genuine passion for serving elderly people & want to make a difference in their lives
- Be flexible and able to commit to a range of shifts including nights & weekends
- Value teamwork but also be able to work independently and show initiative
- Have knowledge & experience of people living with Dementia & their needs
- Applicants with Cert lll or Cert lV in Aged Care would be viewed favourably
What are the benefits of working with HammondCare?
- You may have the opportunity to study a Cert III in Individual Support (Ageing) whilst working. This is support and covered by HammmondCare
- Fitness Passport access - Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family.
- Novated Leasing, referral bonuses, rewards and recognition
- Discounts across a range of household names such as JB HI- FI
- Option to purchase up to 2 weeks additional annual leave + 14 Paid Parental Leave + 1-week paid partner leave.
- The HammondCare Learning Team can provide you knowledge & development opportunities
- Free independent, confidential counselling services and wellbeing resources available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.
- Car servicing discounts + fuel savings
About HammondCare:
HammondCare is an independent Christian charity that has been serving families in Australia since 1932. We are an organisation that is led by our values, our passion is improving the quality of care for people in need.
As one of Australia’s most innovative health & aged care providers, we champion life for every person in our care.
Does this sound like you? Apply Now!
For more information please contact [email protected]
HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.
All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, pre-employment medical assessment, and complete a NDIS Worker’s Screening check
Our Talent Acquisition team & Hiring Managers kindly request no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. HammondCare isn’t responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
