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Care Service Employee/ Cook position
Want to love what you do? Join our Aged Care Team and make a difference in the lives of our residents every day.
- Exciting hybrid care worker and cook opportunity!
- Located in Berrigan NSW
- Up to $36.23 p/h + Casual Loading and Super
- Casual positions available with flexibility to suit you.
What you’ll be doing in this role
This is a hybrid cook and care worker position. In this role you will work shifts both in the kitchen and as a care worker supporting our residents. This is a great opportunity for someone that enjoys variation and is excited to learn multiple roles.
As a Cook, you will:
- Prepare and cook daily meals that meet individual dietary requirements, including texture-modified options.
- Plan and rotate menus in consultation with the Service Manager and residents.
- Maintain food safety and hygiene standards in line with regulatory requirements.
- Manage food purchasing, storage, and usage within budget guidelines.
As a Care Service Employee, you will:
- Provide care, companionship and emotional support to residents living in our aged care home, to help support their independence and improve their quality of life
- Provide daily living assistance such as showering, personal hygiene, dressing, help at mealtimes and with general mobility
- Assist with medication and simple wound dressings
- Support residents in community-based recreational and social activities.
Who we’re looking for
- A Certificate III/IV in Aged Care, Individual Support, or equivalent qualification is required.
- You’ll have previous experience in aged or community care, or a passion to begin your career in aged care if you’re studying or have recently become qualified.
- You’ll be adaptable, empathetic, and resourceful, and you will be able to live Uniting’s everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.
- Must hold a valid and current Australian drivers licence and have your own vehicle.
- Ideally, you’ll have some prior experience working in a kitchen as a kitchen hand or similar position.
What We Offer You
- A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
- Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
- Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.
- A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment
- A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career
- Employee Referral Program - $250 bonus for each successful referral
Who is Uniting?
Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.
Empowered by diversity
At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.
How to apply
If this opportunity is of interest, then we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply’ button in this ad, fill out your details and submit. We encourage applications from people who identify as a part of the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community.
What to expect
Please know that employment with Uniting will require a National Police Check, and Reference Checks.
Curious about working at Uniting? Click the link to see how you can support residents to live their day their way
A Day In The Life with Uniting Aged Care
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