Embark on an exciting opportunity with us as we seek two dynamic individuals to join our team at Wellington Views, Tasmania, in the role of casual Social Care Assistants.
About the position:
The Social Care Assistant is responsible for facilitating a range of individual, group and community based lifestyle activities according to residents’ individual physical, social, cultural and spiritual needs and preferences.
About Respect:
Respect Group Limited is a rapidly growing, not-for-profit, progressive, and purpose-driven aged care and retirement living provider that operates across Tasmania, Victoria, and New South Wales. Respect is known for the great care we provide to our clients and the supportive and respectful working environment for our employees.
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.
Essential:
- Certificate III or IV Qualification in aged care or similar discipline.
- Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
Desirable:Â
- 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.
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.
- 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.
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