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• Flexible rostering arrangements - AM, PM, or night shifts available - weekend penalty rates apply!
• Training and development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams.
• Amazing NFP salary packaging tax-free benefits: increasing annual pay package up to $15k

THE ROLE

As a Care Service Employee you will play a pivotal role in providing high quality care to residents of Frederic House. 

Frederic House is an aged care facility specifically for men who have mental health needs, who may be using substances and have experienced homelessness. At Frederic House, we strive to enhance the physical, social, and emotional well-being of each individual in our care. You will be joining a supportive and inclusive team where you can contribute meaningfully to the community and make a real difference to people's lives

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provision of residential care as prescribed in individual resident care plans.
• Deliver quality care in accordance with the accreditation standards and ensure accurate documentation of care delivery
• Liaise with resident friends and relative in a professional manner & contribute to the provision of a homely environment.
• Input into assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of care with the registered nurses, documentation supervisor and/or documentation consultant.
• Provision of efficient delivery of food services to residents, including but not limited to; food preparation (including meal heating) meal distribution and collection, dishwashing including operation of machinery.
• Provision of nutrition and fluids to residents and ongoing monitoring of adequate diet and fluid intake.
• Monitor residents for changes in condition and presentation & liaise with the registered nurse re all aspects of care delivery.
• Report incidents and hazards into the appropriate register and communicate to the registered nurse / shift supervisor.
• Utilise safety equipment provided, CB radio and personal protective equipment. Liaise with the registered nurse for any safety issues/concerns.
• Contribute to implementation of the Aged Care Quality Standards and NDIS Standards.

YOU WILL NEED

• Minimum Certificate III in Aged Care
• Ability to understand and be compliant with service policies and procedures.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders and residents from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
• Ability to treat residents, including those with a range of high-level needs, with dignity and respect and remain sensitive to resident needs, and the capacity to build report with residents of the service.
• Ablility to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work as member of a team.
• Demonstrated capacity to observe, identify and assess risks to safety and security from a range of sources, and to take appropriate responsive action.
• Understanding and ensuring compliance at all time with Aged Care Accreditation Standards.
• Certificate of completion for The NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety & You or willingness to obtain Certificate of completion.
• Satisfactory completion of safety screening including a National Police check, International Police check a current NSW Working with Children Check (Employee), and NDIS Worker Screening Check.