Uniting Roberts Lodge in Peakhurst are looking for CSEs.

About the opportunity

We are seeking experienced Care Service Employees to work at our Peakhurst facility. To work collaboratively as a care team member to assist in the provision of care services that enhances the residents’ well-being and is inclusive of their physical, psychological, social and spiritual qualities, to facilitate self-determination, capacity and resilience, as well as improve social engagement and quality of life for the resident. 

Key responsibilities will include:

• Must be willing to work in our Household model of care.
• Working on an allocated roster rotation to include all shifts morning, afternoon and night shifts. 
• Providing a wide range of personal care services to residents and including daily lifestyle activities. 
• Supervise and assist with the  daily hygiene – showers or baths, shaving, cutting nails; lay out clothes and assist in dressing; make beds and tidy rooms; store clothes and clean wardrobes.
• Supervise and assist in supporting residents with medication utilising medication compliance aids; simple wound dressing, etc.
• Supervise and assist with meals and feeding.
• Recognise, report and respond appropriately to changes in condition of residents.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Aged Care or equivalent qualification.
• Medication competency would be highly favourable  (assist clients with medications and healthy body systems modules). 

Current First Aid Certificate

• Current Flu and Covid Vaccination Certificate.

Skills & experience

• A good insight into the health, social or aged care services industries .
• Previous experience in aged or community care.
• A gift for working collaboratively with a team and confident flying solo.
• Great understanding of Work Health and Safety principles and risk management practices.
• Understanding of New Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Computer skills required for documentation and use of reporting systems.

Benefits & culture

Uniting is proud to be an EEO employer. Uniting supports an inclusive approach in the workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome staff regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity and lifestyle choices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Ongoing training & development

• Career development opportunities.

To Apply Now

Please visit our careers page https://www.uniting.org/join-our-team/current-vacancies 

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which include a National Police Check and Reference Check.

Please Note: All applications must be completed in full with evidence of certificates/qualifications uploaded to enable a successful application. Please also provide a copy of your vaccination certificate from Medicare MyGov to include current flu vax and covid.