Aged Care Worker - Respite Cottage

We do! Join HammondCare as a Specialised Carer and be part of an independent, not-for-profit organisation improving the lives of thousands of older people in need.

HammondCare Home Care is currently looking for Casual Carers to join our team in Gymea Bay Respite Cottages based in Gymea Bay in the Sutherland Shire Region.

HammondCare's Respite Cottages provide short-term accommodation and individualised support for older guests during stays of up to 10 nights. As a Specialised Carer, you'll play a vital role in delivering personalised care and creating a welcoming, home-like environment.

Please note: Rosters available may not suit student visa due to hour restrictions. Unlimited work rights will be highly regarded.

Hourly Rates: $32.91 to $36.50 base + Super + Casual Loading

Casual Shifts include:

• 7.15am-14.45 - Morning shift
• 14.45 - 21.45- Afternoon shift
• 21.30- 07.45- Night shift

*** Ideally you will be able to work a mix of the above shifts

• Provide personal care including grooming and hygiene
• Deliver care in accordance with individual care plans
• Support and care for guests during overnight or extended stays
• Promote guest dignity and independence through daily activities
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate changes in care professionally
• In some cases, you'll have an opportunity to go offsite and provide care and supervision for our Clients, and this would mean having the capacity to drive a 12-Seater Bus (standard drivers license)

• Australian Drivers license
• No formal qualification is necessary; however, Certificate III Individual Support is an advantage
• Available to work a mix of the above mentioned shifts
• First Aid certificate desirable
• Empathy and compassion are a must
• We provide job training as long as you have the willingness and desire to learn
• Good administrative and computer skills, including the use of a smartphone
• A strong team player, who can communicate professionally changes in care, complete all documentation, whilst maintaining confidentiality.

• full training to all care workers (no experience is necessary)
• salary packaging (for PPT only): $15,900 annually for living expenses, plus up to $2,650 each year for entertainment benefits (for casual staff too!)
• additional training and career development opportunities
• leave benefits (purchased additional annual leave)
• reward and recognition program
• fitness passports: full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family
• counselling services and wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees
• exclusive discounts at MyCar for servicing, repairs and more
• exclusive commercial discounts for JB HI-FI, The Good Guys, Optus, Dell and Samsung

So, if you love to care, join us, and make a career move that matters.

Because it's not just care. It's HammondCare.

For any general enquiries please contact *******@hammond.com.au

All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record and reference checks, and will also be asked to attend a pre-employment functional assessment.

We are committed to inclusion across race, culture, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, belief, age and ability. Because at HammondCare, everyone belongs.