Respite Assistant at Southern Cross Care (Adelaide)

Job Description

Be the difference. Enjoy great rewards and benefits.

Permanent part time position – Tues & Thurs: 9.30am – 3.30pm

Salary Packaging benefits up to $15,900 annually to maximise your take home pay

Bupa Health Insurance & Goodlife Health Club discounts

Are you a highly creative and resilient individual who is passionate about person-centred care?

If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Respite Assistant to join our collaborative Community Respite Team at our Health and Wellness centre in Goolwa.

About the role

Reporting to the site leader, you will be responsible for implementing our health focused service delivery model to older adults with physical and/or cognitive care needs.

Key responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to;

providing personal care as documented on the care plans

ensuring our respite clients remain engaged; physically, cognitively, socially

providing support to participate in day-to-day tasks (including meal preparation) and providing opportunities to attend offsite community outings

Keeping concise and accurate records of care delivered and the individual’s response

Assisting with the preparation of meals as well as ensuring all clients have input into the selection of meals they receive

For further details regarding the scope of the role, please refer to our website or the the attached job description.

About you

We are looking for people who will be the difference in the lives of our residents and clients.

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

Certificate III in Aged Care & Senior First Aid Certificate

Relevant dementia qualifications and/or experience

A basic knowledge of the requirements of the Aged Care Standards as are applicable to the role

Ability to build positive relationships with clients and their representatives

Good organisation, time management and problem solving skills

Exceptional resilience and initiative

Proficient computer and keyboard skills and the ability to use Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Gmail and in-house databases)

Current Driver’s Licence

Willingness to fill overnight shifts when required

Applicants with a Certificate IV in Aged Care; Certificate III or IV Leisure & Lifestyle will be highly regarded

About us

Southern Cross Care is one of Australia’s leading charitable aged care and retirement living service providers. We value the diversity in our team, live and breathe our values and offer salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay.

When you work for us, we value you as an individual, care for your well-being and develop your skills to help you build your career. We reward creativity and provide the stability and flexibility you need. When you work for us, you work better for life.

Enquiries; [email protected]

Applications close; 4pm on Friday, 7th of April 2023

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