Amala Night Duty Care Worker

About us

At Uniting, we believe in taking real steps to make the world a better place. We work to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Our services are in the areas of aged care and disability, community services, and chaplaincy and we get involved in social justice and advocacy issues that impact the people we serve. We commit to respecting children and take action to keep them safe.

As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of lifestyle choices, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.

We are bold, imaginative, respectful and compassionate.

About the opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cert IV CSE to join Uniting Amala in Gordon, ACT, on a casual basis on Night Duty . 

Key responsibilities may include:

Planning and co-ordinating daily work activities for self and provide guidance to others to ensure care needs are met, while allowing flexibility in client preferences and choices.
Demonstrating an understanding to identify and clarify Care Worker responsibility for aspects of care in consultation with the Registered Nurse, Care Coordinator and other members of the health care team
Maintaining a continuum of care with key stakeholders.
Demonstrates the ability to utilise systems and processes that effectively audit, analyse and continuously improve the comprehensive assessment, care planning process and care delivery for each person receiving care.

Qualifications

Certificate IV including required medications skills set.
Current First Aid Certificate
Recognise Healthy Body Systems (HLTAP301B)
Provide Support to People Living with Dementia (CHCAGE005)

Skills & experience

A good insight into the health, social or aged care services industries
Significant Aged Care experience
Demonstrated leadership qualities
Experience in running a shift
Working knowledge of ACFI, Aged Care Accreditation Standards

Excellent communications skills verbal and written

Benefits & culture

Uniting is proud to be an EEO employer. Uniting supports an inclusive approach in the workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome staff regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity and lifestyle choices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Ongoing training & development
Career development opportunities
Salary packaging

To Apply Now

Please visit our careers page https://www.uniting.org/join-our-team/current-vacancies 


Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which include a National Police Check and Reference Check