Community Home Australia operates a supported living community, Kora House in Westmead, directly opposite Westmead Hospital. Train, bus and light rail at the door.
THIS ROLE REQUIRES THE APPLICANT TO HOLD THE UNIT OF COMPETENCY HLTHSP007 - ADMINISTER & MONITOR MEDICATIONS. This qualification is the minimum requirement to administer medications in Australia.
Kora House is a brand new building with 20 self contained studio apartments with an amazing rooftop terrace. Next door to Kora House is Club Kinta, a community day program centre.
Community Home Australia is a specialist neurocognitive disability provider delivering permanent care, respite care and day programs across Canberra and Sydney. We offer staffing ratios of 1:3 seven days a week in a non-institutional setting.
People with additional language skills in Mandarin are strongly encouraged to apply.
All applicants must :
- hold a Certificate IV in Aged Care or Disability (or equivalent)
- have a desire to work with people living with dementia, ASD and neurocognitive disability
- have completed training in medication administration and have experience administering medications
- have a desire and willingness to complete ongoing education and training
- be currently living in Australia
- have authority to work in Australia
The role is a combination of direct care work, activities and household tasks including cleaning, laundry and food preparation. We require all staff to display flexibility and a willingness to engage with our guests to enable them to live their lives as they wish.
Kora House is managed by a full time Registered Nurse who provides supervision and clinical support.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee mentoring program
- Free drinks
- Gym membership
- Professional development assistance
- Salary packaging
Application Question(s):
- Are you currently living in Australia
Education:
- Certificate I - IV (Preferred)
Experience:
- Dementia care: 1 year (Required)
Licence/Certification:
- First Aid (Preferred)
- NDIS WORKER SCREENING (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
