• 2 * Perm part time| 30.4 hours/week
• Location: Redfern, NSW 2016
• Salary: $32.68/hour + super + NFP Salary packaging benefits
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together we're building hope and possibility for all. Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your Opportunity

Our residential aged care facility caters to men and women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, or who have experienced financial or social disadvantage.

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Assistant in Nursing to join our Aged Care team. In this rewarding role, you will provide high-quality personal care and support to residents, ensuring their comfort, dignity, and wellbeing. You will be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values respect, empathy, and professionalism.

This role is hands-on and involves assisting with daily living activities, medication support, maintaining a safe and hygienic environment, and ensuring each resident's individual care plan is followed.

Shifts: Tues to Friday; morning shifts and Mon, Tue, Thurs and Fri; morning shifts

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Support residents with dignity and respect, encouraging independence in daily routines.
• Provide assistance with personal care, bathing, toileting, dressing, and meal support.
• Follow individualised care plans and promptly report changes in health or behaviour.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
• Respond to emergency call bells in a timely manner.
• Work as an effective and supportive team member.
• Attend and complete all mandatory training and competency requirements.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.

Requirements for Success

• Certificate III in Aged Care/Assistant in Nursing, or currently pursuing a Diploma in Nursing.
• Previous experience in aged care is highly desirable.
• Strong commitment to resident-centred care.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Respectful and compassionate communication skills.
• Alignment with Mission Australia's purpose and values.
• Yearly COVID and Flu Vaccine Mandatory.

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, work rights, referee checks and NDIS clearance.

Your benefits

• Rewarding work - every day you know you're making a real difference
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
• Volunteering opportunities
• Extra leave available including an additional public holiday, additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave

Our culture

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.

We prioritize the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you're skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email [email protected] or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

We Strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at [email protected]

How to apply

Click 'Apply' and send your application today!

As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application.

Applications will be shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you.