About Us!

We have a long history of providing exceptional care that empowers older people to live a full life. As a not-for-profit aged care provider, we’re able to invest in providing an exceptional experience to our clients as well as support and develop our frontline staff to achieve this.

The Role: Our Merrylands facility is seeking a Care Service Employee to work Part Time

2145-0700hrs Monday - Wednesday (52.5hrs per fortnight)

You will be responsible for

Assisting residents with personal care including showering

Supporting residents with meals

Contributing to care planning with registered staff

Documenting care and services provided to residents

Engaging residents in meaningful activities

Requirements

Qualifications:

Certificate III in Aged Care / Individual Support

Experience & Skills:

Minimum 1 year experience in an Aged Care Facility

Sensitivity to and understanding of the aspirations and needs of frail older people

Ability to set and maintain high standards in the provision of quality care and support services

Ability to provide quality care and support to frail aged people

Sound understanding of relevant State and Commonwealth legislation as it applies to Aged Care Providers.

Only applicants with permanent residency or full working rights will be considered for this position

Southern Cross Benefits!

Salary Packaging ($15,900), plus meal and entertainment benefit package to the value of $2,650

Heart HQ - our Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) People Platform, packed with exclusive retail discounts, and features designed to help you celebrate, connect and succeed

Fitness Passport - Discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. Gain full access to nominated gyms, pools, health and leisure centres across NSW & ACT

Discounted private health insurance

Wellbeing initiatives such as Reward and Recognition Program, Employee Assistance Program

Annual leave loading

Ongoing Training and Development

Linkedin Training - SCC's Senior Leaders and Support Office teams can access a digital library of over 6000 courses

Genuine Career Progression Pathways – Buddy Program, New Grad Elevate Program, Study Support

Referral Bonus Program

About Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)

We are a not-for-profit organisation with a mission to empower older people to ‘live life to the full’. For the last 50 years our name has been trusted by the community to provide care and support for thousands of people in over 40 locations across NSW and the ACT.

We have a passion for providing the best care with clinical excellence. We offer person-centred care services to meet individual needs and preferences in residential aged care as well as in-home care. At SCC, people are at the heart of everything we do. We support our employees to excel!

Join us at SCC NSW & ACT, where your work is not just a job, but a journey filled with opportunities to make a tangible difference in the lives of those we support. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is unwavering, and we strive to ensure every employee feels valued and heard.

Your growth is our mission. Your wellbeing is our priority. Together, we can create a future that’s not only brighter for our clients and residents but also for every member of our team.