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Mission Australia

Care and Wellness Assistant

Sydney

FULL TIME

September 3, 2024

  • Permanent part time and full time shifts
  • Location: Surry Hills, NSW 2010
  • Salary: $37/hr+ Super + Salary Packaging
  • Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need
Life at Mission Australia
When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us.
Your Opportunity
Reporting into the Director of Care, this role will deliver personal care and assistance to consumers residing in residential aged care. The role works in partnership with the consumers to meet their individual clinical care, wellness and lifestyle needs.
We are currently looking to one full time; Saturday to Tuesday morning shifts and Wednesday afternoon shifts and one part time working Monday to Thursday morning shifts.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
  • Provide compassionate and personalized care to our consumers by assisting in activities of daily living
  • Work with clinical and nonclinical team to enable proactive and supportive environment
  • Oversee the use of medication by consumer and administer medications as prescribed
  • Maintain accurate documentation and ensure any incidents are reported through the Incident Management System
  • Adhere to WHS and infection control standards and follow emergency procedures as needed
  • Collaborate with external stakeholders and family members when required
  • Promote independence of residents in meeting their own spiritual and emotional needs
Requirements for Success
  • Cert IV or equivalent in Aged Care
  • Previous experience working with clients who have behavioural or mental health issues – Desirable
  • Understanding of medication administration
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Intermediate computer literacy
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively using principles of integrated service delivery
  • First Aid certificate and NDIS clearance desirable
  • COVID Booster vaccine and flu vaccine mandatory
Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications and referee checks, and have a NDIS clearance.
Our culture
Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.
We prioritize the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.
If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email
talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au

Your benefits
  • Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference
  • Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax
  • Free external, confidential counselling
  • Volunteering opportunities
  • Extra leave available including an additional public holiday, additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave.
How to apply
send your application today!

Applications are reviewed upon receipt, please apply as soon as possible. Thank you!
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