Total 20 job vacancies by Respect

Are you in search of a Maintenance Services Coordinator role that offers meaningful work within a supportive environment, along with prospects for long-term employment and professional development? We are currently on the lookout for a Maintenance Services Coordinator to become a part of our team on a permanent full-time basis. This position is located at our aged care facility in Warrnambool, Victoria.

Who we are:
As a proud not for profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect.

Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New south Wales and Tasmania. Respect also has home care services in multiple states, and more than 700 units in different retirement villages and independent living communities.

The Maintenance Services Coordinator is responsible to oversee, coordinate, monitor and evaluate an efficient and effective preventative and corrective maintenance program for buildings, equipment and grounds at the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the maintenance of an up-to-date asset register.
• Manage the refurbishment, equipment replacement and capital works planning.
• Identify preventative maintenance requirements and document a schedule for same.
• Ensure preventative maintenance and corrective action according to legal requirements and documented schedule, including requirements for essential services.
• Oversee external contract agreements and on-site works.
• Manage records of the maintenance program.
• Ensure adequate stock items for regular corrective maintenance jobs.
• Oversee the maintenance of neat, tidy and safe grounds, including watering.
• Ensure high quality standards in resident rooms and public areas are maintained.
• Oversee testing and tagging at the facility (perform the task if suitably qualified).
• Assist the General Manager with the fire and evacuation plan at the facility and provide basic training with new staff as required.
• Ensure company owned vehicles are kept clean and tidy and serviced in accordance with the service maintenance schedule.
• Perform an on-call service at times that maintenance is not on duty at the facility as directed by the General Manager.
• Any other task not defined but within the employees' skills, as directed by the organisation.

Essential:

• General maintenance and gardening skills.
• Current Driver's License.
• Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).

Desirable:

• Knowledge or experience in establishing and coordinating a maintenance program.
• Experience in maintenance and horticulture management.
• An accredited trade certificate relevant to the position.
• An accredited testing and tagging certificate.
• Experience in residential aged care or similar business.

A relevant trade background would be highly regarded but not essential.

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.

We are currently hiring for several casual positions for Laundry and Cleaning Services Assistants at Respect Eliza Purton.

About Us: As a proud not for profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect. Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New south Wales and Tasmania. Respect also has home care services in multiple states, and more than 700 units in different retirement villages and independent living communities. Our purpose: To care for the elderly in our communities in an environment of respect, value, and belonging.

About the roles: The Cleaning Services Assistant is responsible to provide cleaning services which contribute to a safe, clean and home like living environment for residents and staff. The Laundry Services Assistant is responsible for the provision of laundry services in accordance with infection control and laundry practice standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide cleaning services according to established cleaning schedules.
• Mopping, vacuuming and polishing floors, shampooing of carpets, damp dusting, waste management and restocking of supplies.
• Assist with laundry practices as required.
• Maintain records of completion of cleaning schedule duties.
• Safe storage and use of cleaning / laundry agents including correct cleaning agents used in correct quantities for each task.
• Participate in the infection control program.
• Contribute to a safe environment when undertaking duties ensuring equipment is not obscuring exits and passageways
• Ensure all resident personal clothing and laundry items are labeled.
• Safely transport and handles soiled linen in accordance with infection control requirements.
• Launders linen and resident personal clothing according to policies and procedures.
• Ensure correct storage and rotation of clean linen.
• Inspect and identify linen items for replacement.
• Any other task not defined but within the employees skills, as directed by the organisation.

Essential: 

• Training or experience in cleaning.
• Experience in laundry practices.
• Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire
• Knowledge and experience in chemical handling.
• Experience in residential aged care.

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.

What we can offer you:

• 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.

We're currently hiring Food Services Assistants for immediate start in casual and permanent part time positions at Respect Eliza Purton.

About us: As a proud not for profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect. Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New south Wales and Tasmania. Respect also has home care services in multiple states, and more than 700 units in different retirement villages and independent living communities.

About the Role: Under the direction of the Chef/Cook, the Food Services Assistant is responsible to contribute to the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Food Safety Program (FSP); and the provision of a variety of quality food and beverages to meet the resident’s individual needs and preferences.

Key Duties:

• Contribute to menu planning to meet the resident’s needs and preferences.
• Preparation, serving, presentation and delivery of food and refreshments in accordance with the FSP.
• General cleaning in accordance with the FSP.
• Assist with the monitoring and recording requirements of the FSP. Examples include recording temperatures and receipting goods.
• Ensures the friendly and timely delivery of meals and refreshments to all residents.
• Report any concerns/difficulties experienced with care recipients in relation to food and beverages to the Registered Nurse In Charge

Essential: 

• Food Handling Course.
• Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
• Experience in residential aged care food services.

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.
• Learning, development, and growth opportunities.

Our purpose: To care for the elderly in our communities in an environment of respect, value, and belonging.

Our Values:

• Respect - Treat all people with fairness and dignity
• Care -  Look after and protect the elderly, and each other
• Teamwork -  Encourage, cooperate, and build trust
• Courage -  Do the right thing, even when it’s difficult
• Integrity -  Be open, honest, and trustworthy
• Innovation -  Think differently to solve problems
• Excellence -  Drive quality to continuously improve

We are currently seeking Cleaning Services Assistants on a Casual basis to join our team at Woodhaven Aged Care in Lockhart, NSW.

Who we are: As a proud not for profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect.

Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New south Wales and Tasmania. Respect also has home care services in multiple states, and more than 700 units in different retirement villages and independent living communities.

As Cleaning Services Assistant you'll be responsible to provide cleaning services which contribute to a safe, clean and home like living environment for residents and staff.

Key Duties:

• Provide cleaning services according to established cleaning schedules.
• Mopping, vacuuming and polishing floors, shampooing of carpets, damp dusting, waste management and restocking of supplies.
• Assist with laundry practices as required.
• Maintain records of completion of cleaning schedule duties.
• Safe storage and use of cleaning agents including correct cleaning agents used in correct quantities for each task.
• Participate in the infection control program.
• Contribute to a safe environment when undertaking duties ensuring equipment is not obscuring exits and passageways.
• Any other task not defined but within the employees skills, as directed by the organisation.

Essential: 

• Training or experience in cleaning.
• Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
• Knowledge and experience in chemical handling.
• Experience in residential aged care.

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.

What we can offer you:

• 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.

We are seeking an experienced Facility Manager for our newly acquired facility, Lyndoch Living in Warrnambool, Victoria. If you're ready to bring your skills to a vibrant team, this full-time opportunity is calling your name!

Who we are:
As a proud not for profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect.

Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New south Wales and Tasmania. Respect also has home care services in multiple states, and more than 700 units in different retirement villages and independent living communities.

The Position:

The Facility Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operational, personnel and associated matters across the home. The role will ensure that all professional care and ancillary support services are delivered in accordance with Respect's values, policies and procedures; and to ensure that the home is managed and maintained within the approved budget, accreditation standards, compliance and reporting requirements. The successful candidate will be well supported by Respect’s corporate services team of specialists including clinical, quality, finance, people and culture, procurement, maintenance, and catering services.

Essential:

• Successful completion of a minimum Bachelor Degree in Nursing (RN).
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Minimum 3 years experience in residential aged care.
• Working knowledge of the requirements of the Quality Agency Standards, Specified Care and Service Principles of the Aged Care Act, Documentation Standards, Residents Rights, Aged Care Funding Instrument and other relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practices.
• Well-developed communication skills.
• Sound clinical knowledge and skills in accordance with contemporary practice.
• Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
• Previous nursing management experience.

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.

What we can offer you:

• 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.
• Learning, development, and growth opportunities.
• Relocation assistance negotiable.
• Discounted private health insurance.

Our purpose:

To care for the elderly in our communities in an environment of respect, value, and belonging.

Our Values:
Respect - Treat all people with fairness and dignity
Care -  Look after and protect the elderly, and each other
Teamwork -  Encourage, cooperate, and build trust
Courage -  Do the right thing, even when it’s difficult
Integrity -  Be open, honest, and trustworthy
Innovation -  Think differently to solve problems.
Excellence -  Drive quality to continuously improve.

Looking for a new opportunity? Join our team as Personal Care Assistant.

We are seeking Personal Care Assistants to join the care team our residential aged care home Hudson House and our newly acquired home, Yallambee Lodge in Cooma, New South Wales. We have multiple positions available.

Who we are:
As a proud not for profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect.

Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New south Wales and Tasmania. Respect also has home care services in multiple states, and more than 700 units in different retirement villages and independent living communities.

The Position:

The successful candidates will join our dynamic and supportive care team and will provide competent personal care, support and assistance to all residents under the direction and guidance of the senior clinical team. The Personal Care Assistant is responsible for providing competent personal care, support and assistance to all residents under the direction and guidance of the senior clinical team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide personal care to assist residents to maintain independence and dignity with respect to activities of daily living and lifestyle.
• Attend to meal delivery and refreshments as required.
• Record observations on relevant assessment charts and documents any observed exceptions to the care plan in the progress notes; and reports such to the EN/RN.
• Check residents daily menu requirements.
• Attend to duties as allocated and or delegated by the RN/EN, including general ward duties.
• Any other task not defined but within the employees skills, as directed by the organisation.

Essential:

• Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
• Relevant Certificate III Qualification.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

Desirable:

• Experience in residential aged care.

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.

What we can offer you:

• 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.
• Learning, development, and growth opportunities.
• Discounted private health insurance.

Our purpose:

To care for the elderly in our communities in an environment of respect, value, and belonging.

Our Values:
Respect - Treat all people with fairness and dignity
Care -  Look after and protect the elderly, and each other
Teamwork -  Encourage, cooperate, and build trust
Courage -  Do the right thing, even when it’s difficult
Integrity -  Be open, honest, and trustworthy
Innovation -  Think differently to solve problems.
Excellence -  Drive quality to continuously improve.

We are seeking casual Personal Care Assistants to join our care team at our Woodhaven Home in Lockhart, New South Wales. Become a part of our beautiful 23-bed home, where you can contribute to a unique community and deliver high-quality care to our elderly residents.

As a proud not for profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a well-lived life, with dignity and respect.

Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New south Wales and Tasmania. Respect also has home care services in multiple states, and more than 700 units in different retirement villages and independent living communities.

Personal care assistant

The successful candidates will join our dynamic and supportive care team and will provide competent personal care, support and assistance to all residents under the direction and guidance of the senior clinical team. The Personal Care Assistant is responsible for providing competent personal care, support and assistance to all residents under the direction and guidance of the senior clinical team.

Key Duties:

• Provide personal care to assist residents to maintain independence and dignity with respect to activities of daily living and lifestyle.
• Attend to meal delivery and refreshments as required.
• Record observations on relevant assessment charts and documents any observed exceptions to the care plan in the progress notes; and reports such to the EN/RN.
• Check residents daily menu requirements.
• Attend to duties as allocated and or delegated by the RN/EN, including general ward duties.
• Any other task not defined but within the employees skills, as directed by the organisation.

Essential:

• Current National Police Certificate & NDIS Screening (or ability to acquire)
• Relevant Certificate III Qualification
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills

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.

We offer:

• 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.

Our purpose:

To care for the elderly in our communities in an environment of respect, value, and belonging.

Our Values:
Respect - Treat all people with fairness and dignity
Care -  Look after and protect the elderly, and each other
Teamwork -  Encourage, cooperate, and build trust
Courage -  Do the right thing, even when it’s difficult
Integrity -  Be open, honest, and trustworthy
Innovation -  Think differently to solve problems.
Excellence -  Drive quality to continuously improve.

Are you looking for meaningful work in a supportive environment with career development opportunities?

The Organisation:

Respect Group Limited is a rapidly growing, not-for-profit, progressive, and purpose-driven aged care provider that operates across Tasmania, Victoria, and New South Wales. Respect is known for the great care we provide to our residents and the supportive and respectful working environment for our employees.

The Positions:

We are seeking 15 Personal Care Assistants to join our team at our Cooinda aged care home, located at 38 Maple Crescent, LITHGOW, NSW 2790.

Each candidate will be engaged on a full-time basis (38 hours per week); however, we would consider part-time (a minimum of 30 hours per week) if that were the candidate’s preference.

The proposed commencement date for each successful candidate would be approximately May/ July 2024.

The successful candidates will join our dynamic and supportive care team and will provide competent personal care, support and assistance to our residents under the direction and guidance of the senior clinical team.

Key duties and responsibilities include assisting residents with activities of daily living and lifestyle in accordance with an individual’s care plan, attending to care duties as allocated and/or delegated by the Registered or Enrolled Nurse, assisting with meal delivery and refreshments, and recording observations on relevant assessment charts and documenting an individual’s progress notes.

The successful candidates will have:

• A relevant qualification or the willingness to undertake on-the-job training.
• A genuine interest for working in aged care.
• An ability to communicate with a diverse range of people.
• A capacity to manage a diverse and demanding workload.
• The ability to work as part of a team.
• Flexibility for shift work, including nightshift and weekends.
• A current NDIS Worker Screening Check. Respect will assist each successful candidate in obtaining the required certification.

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.

Respect offers:

• Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation.
• A healthy and positive workplace culture.
• Learning, development, and growth opportunities.
• A staff recognition program to acknowledge and reward everyone’s contribution to our organisation.
• Over-Award conditions of employment in accordance with our Lithgow Aged Care Limited Enterprise Agreement 2017-2020.
• Pay incentives, including not-for-profit salary packaging, so you can increase your tax-free threshold from $18,000 to $34,000.
• Access to our employee discount program and corporate insurance partnerships.

The applicable hourly rate is between $28.67 (unqualified) to $30.11 (Certificate III) plus penalty rates and applicable shift allowances as provided by our enterprise agreement.

Do you possess extensive expertise as a Quality and Compliance Officer, showcasing exceptional clinical knowledge and auditing experience, coupled with highly refined skills in time management, communication, and IT?

We are looking for a Quality and Compliance Officer to join our team. Candidates for this opportunity should be Registered Nurses. While this is a full-time work from home (WFH) position, regular intrastate and interstate travel will be necessary to visit our facilities located in regional and remote areas of Tasmania, Victoria, and NSW.

The Position:

The role of a Quality and Compliance Officer involves offering support and assistance to the Quality Manager in ensuring the efficient monitoring of compliance functions and the implementation of various quality-related initiatives.

What you can bring to the role:

• Successful completion of a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent.
• Sound clinical knowledge including an understanding of current best practice.
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• High level ability to utilise information management and computer systems.
• Working knowledge of the requirements of the Aged Care Standards, Specified Care and Service Principles of the Aged Care Act, Documentation Standards, Residents Rights, Aged Care Funding Instrument and other relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practices.
• Excellent communicational, organisational, and time management skills with the ability to establish priorities, manage workloads and meet required deadlines.
• NDIS Worker Screening certification.
• Capacity to travel interstate as required.
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative, research and apply sound judgement to contribute to decision making and continuous improvements.
• A clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality in the context of the position.

Requirements of the Role:

• Undertake a range of audits against the accreditation standards related to residential aged care and home care.
• Work collaboratively with the Chief Quality and Risk Officer in identifying areas for continuous improvement to support quality and compliance.
• Work collaboratively with the Chief Quality and Risk Officer in the development of projects to support quality and compliance.
• Assist and support the Chief Quality and Risk Officer in the development and implementation of best practice policy and process.
• Develop and maintain a high level working knowledge of the electronic clinical support systems.
• Assist and support the Chief Quality and Risk Officer in developing, conveying and delivering on individual and organisational plans for continuous improvement.
• Maintain documented evidence of the organisations Quality Management Systems across all sites.
• Risk identification and mitigation.
• Trending and analysis.
• Preparation for external regulator visits including reaccreditation.
• Assistance with Gap Analysis and on-site support.
• Education including Quality related education as required by Facility or State.
• Oversight and support of clinical practice/medication practice.
• Attendance at internal and external meetings – as required by the business or at the direction of Chief Quality and Risk Officer.
• Attendance at announced/unannounced commission visits as needed.
• Care Manager support.
• Orientation of new management team members.
• Understand, comply with and report in line with the Serious Incident Reporting Scheme (SIRS).
• Oversight of facilities to ensure compliance that is delivered within the framework of Respect’s policies and procedures, legislative requirements, and meet the relevant service standards.
• Any other task as directed by the Chief Quality and Risk Officer.

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.

What we can offer you:

• The ability to work from home.
• A competitive salary and flexibility.
• Salary packaging as a not-for-profit charitable organisation which can save an additional $5,000 in tax.
• Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation.
• A healthy and positive working culture.
• Learning, development, and growth opportunities..

Are you looking for meaningful work in a supportive environment with long-term employment and development opportunities?

The Organisation:

Respect 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 residents and the supportive and respectful working environment for our employees.

The Position:

We are currently seeking Food and Cleaning Services Assistants to join our team. There are multiple opportunities available.

The positions are based at our Cooinda residential aged care home in Lithgow, New South Wales.

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience in residential aged care or a similar environment.
• A relevant qualification.
• A genuine interest for working in aged care.
• Well-developed customer service skills.
• An ability to communicate with a diverse range of people.

To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate is required to provide a current National Police Certificate without conviction that would preclude employment in aged care.

In return for your dedication, we offer:

• Competitive remuneration and benefits.
• Attractive pay incentives, along with not-for-profit salary packaging.
• The chance to engage in purposeful work within a values-driven organisation.
• Long-term job security in an industry resistant to economic fluctuations.
• A thriving, positive organisational culture that prioritizes well-being.
• Abundant prospects for personal and professional growth through learning and development initiatives.