HammondCare Hammondville (Southwood Cottage) is currently looking for several Permanent, Part-Time Specialised Carers to join our team.
Our Cottage-style home provides evidence-based dementia care to our residents. We have modelled our cottages to feel like ‘home’ for the residents in our care. Day to day, you will provide:
- Personal care – showering, grooming, toileting, dressing, pad changes
- Domestic assistance - cooking, cleaning and laundry
- Engagement with the residents, ensuring they are involved in the activities they WANT to do.
- Recognise, report and respond appropriately to changes in the conditions of residents within your skills and competencies.
See what a day as a Specialised Carer looks like here!
Day to Day frontline: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHcqFbJGXAU&t=2s
All new staff will complete a mandatory onsite orientation with a Workplace Trainer, have buddy shifts and be supported by experienced Registered Nurses, Allied Health team and Managers on site.
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Have a minimum of 1 year experience in Aged Care/Dementia Care
- Have knowledge of complex dementia care including challenging behaviours
- Be flexible and able to commit to a range of shifts including nights & weekends.
- Have knowledge & experience of people living with Dementia & their needs.
- Applicants with Cert lll or Cert lV in Aged Care would be viewed favourably.
What are the benefits of working with HammondCare?
- Fitness Passport access - Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family.
- Novated Leasing, referral bonuses, rewards and recognition
- Discounts across a range of household names such as JB HI- FI and the good guys
- Option to purchase up to 2 weeks additional annual leave + 14 Paid Parental Leave + 1-week paid partner leave.
- The HammondCare Learning Team provides you with knowledge & development opportunities in-person and online.
- Car servicing discounts + fuel savings
About HammondCare:
HammondCare is an independent Christian charity that has been serving families in Australia since 1932. We are an organisation that is led by our values, our passion is improving the quality of care for people in need.
As one of Australia’s most innovative health & aged care providers, we champion life for every person in our care.
Does this sound like you? Apply Now!
For more information, please contact talent@hammond.com.au
HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.
All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, pre-employment medical assessment, complete a NDIS Worker’s Screening check, and provide evidence of Minimum 2x Covid 19 vaccinations.
Our Talent Acquisition team & Hiring Managers kindly request no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. HammondCare isn’t responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.