Do you want to participate in creating the best team possible whilst making a positive difference to the lives of our residents? You can do this as a team member within St Vincent’s Care Services and be part of an iconic name within the growth sector of Aged Care.
An exciting opportunity currently exists for experienced AINs to join the casual pool at our Southport facility, a 94 bed facility with an additional 106 bed Independent Living Units close to the Nerang River on the Gold Coast. We are offering casual shifts, and candidates are requested to have availability during the school holiday and public holiday periods for all shifts – AM, PM and Night shifts, there is capacity to pick up shifts to cover both sick and annual leave, and the possibility to move into a permanent part time position dependent upon your availability.
Successful applicants will also share a genuine desire to care and assist residents with a strong person centred care focus and will need to be able to demonstrate previous experience in a similar role:
- Certificate III in Individual Support / Certificate III Aged Care or similar qualification essential;
- Minimum of 2 years experience in Aged Care.
- Previous experience with Autumn Care (desirable);
- An ability to provide personal care that is consistent with the mission and philosophy of our organisation;
- Ability to follow directives as per can plan;
- An ability to work within a multidisciplinary team;
- An understanding of Aged Care and resident rights and responsibilities;
- Great time management, bedside and communication skills;
- Strong English written and verbal communication skills.
As a valued employee of St Vincent’s Care Services – Southport we can offer you:
- Opportunity to work for the nation’s largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision;
- A friendly team environment with a great community care spirit;
- Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service;
- Salary packaging option;
- No cost uniforms and training.
SVCS is a leading not-for-profit Catholic provider of Aged Care Services in Australia. SVCS offers quality residential, community and independent living services through 20 facilities and locations in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. St Vincent’s has been providing health care in Australia for more than 155 years. The legacy entrusted to us by the Sisters of Charity and their Founder, Mary Aikenhead continues to inspire the service provided to our residents in a caring, friendly atmosphere, underpinned by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
You will be required to hold and maintain a National Criminal History Check at your own expense or be eligible to receive one prior to commencing.
We are committed to equal employment opportunities, ethical practices and the principles of cultural diversity and also promote a smoke free work environment.
A t SVCS we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of SVHA’s Commitment to the federal government employment parity initiative we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. If you would like further information, contact our National Human Resources and Indigenous Programs Specialist, Edward Solien on
[email protected] Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist: Contact Details:Simmy Thankachan, Clinical Manager
Alternate Contact: Closing Date:9 March 2020 11:59pm