🏠Gunnedah, NSW

🕒 Casual

💰 $31.56-$33.01 + Salary Packaging

💙 Make a Difference Every Day

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Care Service Employees to join our team at Mackellar Apex residential aged care facility in Gunnedah, NSW. In this vital role, you’ll provide essential support and care to our elderly residents — helping them with daily living activities while promoting dignity, wellbeing, and independence.

Key Responsibilities

Support residents with personal care, including bathing, toileting, and dressing

Serve meals and assist residents with eating

Observe and report any changes in resident health or behaviour to nursing staff

Assist with mobility, transfers, and general movement around the facility

Follow all safety, hygiene, and infection prevention protocols to ensure a safe environment

About You

You are a qualified, caring, and empathetic individual who wants to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of others. You value respect, dignity, and the wellbeing of elderly Australians.

Essential Criteria:

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Physically capable and trained in safe manual handling

Confident using smartphones/tablets and learning new systems

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

Strong attention to detail and time management

Two recent managerial referees

National Police Clearance (provided free of charge)

A compassionate, patient, and positive attitude

Desirable Criteria:

Experience working in a residential aged care setting

Medication Administration certification

Current First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)

Why Join McLean Care?

McLean Care is a trusted, not-for-profit provider of exceptional Community, Retirement, and Aged Care Lifestyle Services. We are committed to delivering person-centred care and supporting our team with a warm, ethical, and professional working environment.

Benefits Include:

$32.14 per hour base casual rate

Salary packaging up to $18,900 to increase your take-home pay

Supportive, values-driven residential care team

Flexible casual contract arrangements

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free flu vaccination and other health & wellbeing programs

If you’re ready to make a difference in a role that’s both meaningful and rewarding, we’d love to hear from you.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must be eligible to work in Australia, be willing to undertake a criminal record check and NDIS Check in accordance with the requirements of the Aged Care Act 1997.