Casual Personal Care Workers Wheatfields Residential Care. Wheatfields Inc., Freeling, Adelaide Hills & Barossa, SA. Aged & Disability Support (Community Services & Development). Casual/Vacation. Add expected salary to your profile for insights. Wheatfields Residential Care is expanding!
We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate people who have either qualifications or experience in aged care or who have an interest in working in aged care to join our team in a variety of casual roles. Over the next 2 years, the number of our beds will increase from 45 to 72, incorporating 5 cottages that have been designed with the aim of delivering high-quality care to all our existing and future residents. So there is a big need to staff this exciting expansion.
Come and join our team of dedicated workers where person-centered care is the central focus of how we provide quality care at Wheatfields.
If you are at school, leaving school, or looking at a career change and would love to work with the elderly, we also are offering traineeships in Certificate 3, personal care worker, and VET programs for year 10-12 students.
Requirements of the role: Must enjoy working with the elderly. It involves day-to-day clinical, personal, and environmental care of the residents. Develop and maintain a close working relationship with all staff in a team environment. Have a good understanding of the responsibilities of working in a team environment where best practice is reflected in each staff member’s work ethic. Well organized and able to cope in a dynamic, changing environment. Committed to maintaining a safe and harmonious environment for both residents and staff. Knowledge or awareness of workplace health and safety and quality assurance. A current National Police Certificate for the purpose of aged care or willingness to obtain one. Current vaccination records
Attributes for the role: Previous experience in aged care is highly desirable but not essential. Attention to detail. Willingness to learn. Effective and efficient time management. Ability to understand the concept of promoting and maintaining dignity in the elderly. Ability to relate, empathize, and build relationships with the residents and their families. Knowledge or awareness of Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission Accreditation Standards and an understanding of the Charter of Aged Care Rights.
About Wheatfields: Wheatfields is a not-for-profit organization administered by a board of management elected from members of the community. Our mission is to provide a range of high-quality residential and respite services and accommodation to the elderly, responding to their needs and enabling them to age in a safe environment and in a dignified manner.
Wheatfields always strives to deliver services that reflect best practice according to the Aged Care Standards and supports philosophies of care such as aging in place and couples aging together.
Advantages of working for us: Being a not-for-profit organization, we offer salary packaging opportunities, support for professional development, including traineeships, and scope for advancement of career.
A job description relevant to your interest is available upon request and enquiries and applications can be directed to: Pam Charnock, Chief Executive Officer
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Ph: 0885252154 Email: CEO@wheatfields.net.au