Care Worker

Care Worker -Armidale 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Uniting Armidale is looking for compassionate and dedicated care workers to join our team at our aged care facility. Provide personalized, meaningful support to our residents, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social well-being.Armidale Location AM, PM & ND shifts available Hands-on training, development and mentoring with a leading provider About Uniting ArmidaleSurrounded by tranquil leafy gardens, Uniting Autumn Lodge is a warm and welcoming aged care home that has been supporting older people in Armidale for more than 60 years, building strong ties with the local community.We provide high-quality, round-the-clock care for up to 114 residents in private rooms with shared communal spaces.Our compassionate team works closely with residents to understand their individual care needs, tailor support to ensure comfort, and arrange engaging activities that are meaningful and enjoyable.What You’ll Be Doing In This RoleYou’ll provide care, companionship and emotional support to residents living in our aged care home, to help support their independence and improve their quality of life Providing daily living assistance such as showering, personal hygiene, dressing, help at mealtimes and with general mobility Assisting with medication and simple wound dressings and Supporting residents in community-based recreational and social activities. Who We’re Looking ForIdeally, you’ll have a Certificate III/IV in Aged Care, Individual Support, or equivalent qualification. You’ll have previous experience in aged or community care, or a passion to begin your career in aged care if you’re studying or have recently become qualified. Be adaptable, empathetic, and resourceful, and you will be able to live Uniting’s everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold. Flexible to work a range of shifts Benefits for youTraining & Development: Hands-on training, development, and mentoring with a leading provider. Positive Impact: Join an organisation that positively impacts clients and the community. Salary Packaging: Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550 tax-free entitlements. Wellbeing programs: including free 24/7 confidential counselling services for you and your family via Telus Health Employee Retail Discounts: Exclusive discounts at major retailers (e.g.: Coles, Ampol, Samsung, NRMA, JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman, Avis, Qantas Referral Program: Earn a $500 gift voucher each time you refer a new employee who stays for 2 months. Fitness Passport: Access to 865+ gyms, pools, and fitness centres across NSW and ACT for less than a standard gym membership. Private Health Insurance: Access to affordable private Health Insurance for yourself or family. Click here to learn more about our great benefits: Benefits of working at UnitingPre-employment ChecksEmployment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which include a National Police Check and Reference Check.Who is Uniting?When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care.We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.Uniting is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity 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.Uniting is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin. Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Other Industries Non-profit Organizations Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Uniting by 2x Get notified about new Caregiver jobs in Armidale, New South Wales, Australia . Armidale, New South Wales, Australia 2 days ago Armidale, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks ago Waratah, New South Wales, Australia 1 day ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr