Care Service Employees (Grade 1 & 2)

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Care Service Employees (Grade 1 & 2). Terms and conditions vacancy

Multicultural Aged Care Illawarra is a small and agile aged care provider created for social purpose. We provide care and support for older people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.  With a new dementia specific building opening in August, we are extremely excited to be welcoming new care service employees from July 2018. The successful applicants will enjoy a smooth transition into the workplace, working with our current employees in the existing buildings first before being rostered in the new dementia specific building. Flexibility to work across the site when required is a key requirement. It is essential that employees are reliable and passionate about providing exceptional quality care for our residents, specifically those with dementia.

These positions are targeted at the CSE 2 grade due to the requirement of administering and monitoring medications. Applicants who do not hold the Administering and Monitoring Medications competency (HLTHPS007) are still encouraged to apply if they are happy to obtain and utilise this competency. New Employees can commence at the CSE 1 grade, if they are committed to developing into the CSE 2 grade.

The recruitment for this position will include several stages including interviews, reference checking, pre-employment medicals, and a National Criminal History Check. MACI is an EEO employer who encourages diversity in the workplace.

Selection Criteria

Qualifications

1. Certificate III in Individual Support or Aged Care as the minimum qualification
2. Medication Competency - Assist Clients with Medications (HLTHPS006 or equivalent)
3. Commitment to attaining Medication Competency – Administer and Monitor Medications (HLTHPS007) within 3 months of employment (funded by MACI).
4. Current First Aid certificate

Experience

1. Minimum 12-months experience providing personal care in an Aged Care residential environment
2. Experience providing holistic care in a dementia setting
3. Willingness to carryout administering and monitoring of medications once the formal medication competency is attained.

Values and Attributes

1. Genuine motivation to enrich the lives of older people by providing exceptional care services
2. Empathy and compassion when interacting with people from diverse cultures
3. Willingness to personally and professionally develop during the course of employment
4. Willingness to be adaptable in a team environment to changing care and operational needs
5. Ability to remain calm and focused in challenging situations
6. Basic English literacy and numeracy skills, with experience documenting in computer programs
7. The ability to work shift work, including weekends and night shift on a shared rotating basis.

We will provide you with;

1. A supportive and caring environment
2. A competitive salary through our enterprise agreement
3. Professional and career development opportunities
4. Corporate uniform (on completion of probation)
5. One extra paid day off on your birthday (Picnic Day)
6. Access to a complimentary meal for staff on evening and extended shifts
7. Free parking on site

Application Process

1. Please apply via the relevant recruitment site or the MACI website- https://www.maci.org.au
2. Submit a resume, covering letter addressing the selection criteria, and academic transcripts to [email protected]
3. For general enquires, contact Michelle Murphy - Operations Manager on 4276 3212.
4. Applications Close Sunday 15 July 2018.