Care Services Worker – The Verge Retirement Village, Burleigh

Care Services Worker – The Verge Retirement Village, Burleigh

Make a Difference in the Lives of Our Elderly Residents

We are in search of an accomplished and motivated Care Services Worker to join our team at our Care Hub within The Verge Retirement Village.

We are seeking a motivated person to make a positive impact and become part of our close-knit team, as well as embrace the chance to be a source of support and comfort for our residents.

Our magnificent community overlooks the picturesque Burleigh Golf Course. Located within the third stage of The Verge Retirement Village, the Care Hub provides a genuine alternative to aged care, offering compassionate and person-centred care in a boutique and intimate environment. Catering to a maximum of 10 people at a time, the Care Hub offers 24/7 care, but it is not a traditional nursing home, or a hospital.

Part time position working across the week and weekends including Night Shift to cover for leave when required

Reporting to the Manager Care (Residential), you will be responsible for:    

       Assisting residents in the Care Hub with all activities of daily living as required as well as:

• Assist residents living in independent units with daily living activities, including mobility, continence management, showering, dressing, personal grooming, and medication prompting
• Assist with meal preparation as needed
• Provide domestic and laundry services to care recipients
• Transport care recipients to appointments (e.g., medical)
• Offer social support and shopping assistance

We’re on the lookout for someone with:

• Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support (or equivalent)
• Full Drivers Licence, Comprehensive Insurance and Reliable Transport
• National Police Check (or ability to obtain)
• First Aid & CPR Certificate (or ability to obtain)
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing

Our benefits

• The wellbeing of all RetireAustralia team members is our priority and we regularly run initiatives such as safety training, wellness challenges, mental health awareness programs and a free annual flu vaccination program.
• We have a dedicated learning and development team, who have received industry recognition for their training and development programs which assist team members to achieve their personal and professional development goals while working at RetireAustralia.
• RetireAustralia offers a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program to all employees and their family members to assist with work-related and personal issues.

Who we are

RetireAustralia is a leading private owner, operator and developer of retirement villages with a focus on creating thriving communities where older Australians live the life they choose in their own homes.

Across our villages in New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia we are revolutionising retirement living through our continuum of care model and range of accommodation options that integrate independent living with Support At Home services and on-site higher acuity care facilities. We are also building the future of retirement living, expanding several existing communities and developing new purpose-built communities in areas with high demand for quality senior living.

With customers at the centre, a wonderful culture and an ambitious growth strategy in a sector experiencing rapid expansion and diversification, RetireAustralia is an employer of choice for individuals who want to make their mark.

To take the next step in your career click 'APPLY NOW' to complete our online application. Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews will be arranged accordingly.

 This is an on-site position