Personal Care Worker jobs

• Enjoy the benefits of NFP salary packaging - up to $18,550 p.a.
• Come & join one of WA's largest aged care providers
• Make a positive impact to the community!

At Southern Cross Care we help people live extraordinary lives every day, connected to communities. As a provider delivering care, support and accommodation for West Australians in greatest need, our purpose is clear, and our passion is strong.

Southern Cross Care is a place where you can have an extraordinary impact, make an extraordinary difference, and be appreciated for extraordinary contributions.

We hope you will join us and become one of the people who make Southern Cross Care an extraordinary place to be.

About the role and where you’ll be working:

Victoria Park Nursing Home caters for 51 residents in a heritage style building which features bright and cheerful rooms. We located just over 1km from the Kalgoorlie Hospital, within 300 metres of St Mary’s Catholic Church and only 1.5kms from Hannan Street and the Goldfields Highway.

As a Carer, you’ll be playing an important role assisting residents with their daily activities such as showering & getting dressed. We want them feel safe, and at home in our facilities.

We're a tight knit team at each of our facilities, and this goes a long way to ensure that we can manage our busy schedules, whilst sharing some laughs and banter.

This is a full-time position based in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia – 593kms East of Perth.

SCCWA are offering an annual salary range of $72,610 - $75,000.

Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Carefully read & follow care plans
• Assist with personal care
• Work under the guidance of Shift Managers (Nursing & Facility)
• Treat our residents & their family with respect
• Show compassion & exercise patience

About You

You are someone who connects with the values of Southern Cross Care WA and understands the meaningful impact this role has on the lives of older people. You’re confident working independently and find fulfilment in spending time with elderly residents, supporting them with dignity and kindness.

To be considered for this role you’ll need:

• A Certificate III in Aged Care/ Individual Care
• Initiative & the ability to effectively prioritise & multitask
• Great communication skills (spoken & written)
• Attention to detail for good record keeping

Working with us

At Southern Cross Care WA, we are committed to being an employer of choice. As well as providing a positive and supportive environment, we also offer the following benefits:

• Not for profit salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits.
• Corporate Health Insurance discount
• Free employee assistance program
• A diverse range of services which allows professional development and growth
• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual leave starting at 4 weeks for full time employees.
• Carers/personal leave
• Service Awards for long standing employees
• Flexible working environment

How to apply:

To express your interest, please apply with an up-to-date resume. A cover letter outlining your experience / suitability is preferred.

Kindly note, if your application progresses to an interview, we’ll be asking for:

• National Police Clearance - current within 6 months
• Immunisation record (flu)
• A completed pre-employment health questionnaire
• Proof of work rights

About us

Established over 50 years ago, Southern Cross Care WA is a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation contributing to social, health and economic development in WA. We do this by enabling the delivery of integrated services in our community for the increasingly complex health, care and accommodation needs of our aging population and those living with mental illness.

Our dedicated and passionate team of around 1000 employees and 130 volunteers, deliver care and services to over 3000 West Australians across our residential, retirement village, mental health, community housing and home care portfolio.

Our promise to our clients, residents and each other is to enable extraordinary because we;

Listen, Act, Do not give up, Work as one.

Southern Cross Housing Ltd. are part of the Southern Cross Care WA Inc. Group.

Southern Cross Care WA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work.

For more information on the services, we provide visit: scrosswa.org.au