Title: Aged Care Support Worker
Bethania Gardens is a premium residential aged care facility that aims to provide only the highest quality of services to those seeking utmost care and comfort. Bethania Gardens, as part of the St Jude's Health Care Group, has more than four decades of experience operating within residential aged care, and we have come to know exactly what amenities and facilities are most valued by our residents and their families. Our extensive range of services and activities makes Bethania Gardens one of the most well-regarded aged care facilities in Brisbane.
Role Summary
The role of our Support Workers is to provide support to the residents in our aged care facility. Support Workers are tasked with creating a home-like environment for everyone at the facility, whilst undertaking duties such as assistance with daily living tasks or personal care needs, medication administration or the preparation and serving of meals. Our Support Workers work closely with our Registered Nurses, who will provide guidance and supervision to you throughout your day.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Ensuring that care service delivery is based on the goals, needs and preferences of residents
- Contribute to the creation of a home-like environment for residents
- Maintain a safe and comfortable working and living environment
- Participate in feedback, reporting and a continuous improvement model for the facility
This role is being hired on permanant part time basis and is located out of our charming Bethania Gardens facility.
Skills, Attributes and Experience
Our ideal candidates will have previous experience working within residential aged care facilities. We are looking for naturally caring, empathetic people who take joy from playing a crucial role in the care and assistance of their clients. Our ideal candidates are also committed team players who are passionate about enhancing the lives and independence of the residents they work with. They also have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. A Cert III in Aged Care or Individual Support is desirable, but not essential.
St Jude's Bethania Gardens is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If the above opportunity is one that excites and encourages you, we would welcome and encourage your application. If your application is selected for progression then we will be in touch to discuss it with you soon.