SwanCare is humbled to be the 2019 HRD Employer of Choice silver winner AND the 2019 national winner of the ACSA Award for Innovation in Service and Design! Working at SwanCare means more than ‘just a job’, we enrich lives for a living and pride ourselves on providing quality care, accommodation, and services to our residents. There is a reason we are one of WA’s leading not-for-profit aged care providers since 1961!
ABOUT THE ROLE:
You will value the connections you form with your clients, making a real and meaningful difference in their lives by giving them freedom of choice and assisting them to maintain independence within their community. This role requires you to be available to work a range of shifts that may include early mornings, late afternoons and/or weekends.
Responsibilities include:
- Supporting the individual care plan needs of residents with a range of activities including domestic duties, personal care, and transport
- Administration of medication
- Complying with Work, Health and Safety requirements, performance standards and Customer Service Quality standards
WHY WORK FOR US?
As the largest single site retirement and aged care community in WA, we are proud of our excellent reputation among our residents, their families, and our staff. You'll see the difference you make every day in the smiles of our residents and our people, and in our collective success. With more than 1000 residents and 500 staff members, you are guaranteed to be working with a professional community of likeminded people. In return for the dedication of our people, we offer a truly rewarding career experience that recognises and encourages outstanding resident care, high achievement, and personal growth. Oh, and by the way, our people say we're the warmest, most welcoming workplace you'll ever find!
As our staff are our most valuable resource when it comes to delivering the highest level of quality care to our residents, we offer a range of industry-leading benefits to acknowledge their contributions. Find out more about what’s on offer.
WHAT WE WILL OFFER YOU:
- Attractive salary packaging options (pay no tax on an extra $15,900 per year and increase your take home pay)
- Ongoing training and development opportunities to enable you to reach your full potential
- A supportive and collaborative work culture where you feel like home
- Varied and flexible rosters to maintain your work/life balance
- Automatic entry to our Best Practice award winning ‘Feathers’ reward and recognition program
- Exceptional on-site services and facilities
- Free onsite parking
- Discounts on HBF health insurance
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
KEY ROLE REQUIREMENTS:
- Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support
- Experience working in an aged care environment (highly desirable)
- Current Driver’s Licence and roadworthy vehicle
- Working rights within Australia
- National Police Certificate
- Current Influenza Statement and Covid 19 Vaccinations (highly desirable)
- Effective organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks
- Excellent interpersonal skills, written communication skills and presentation skills
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I APPLY?
This is an Expression of Interest opportunity. Your application will be screened and placed in a candidate pool to be drawn upon when opportunities arise.
Successful applicants will be offered a position by a member of the People and Culture team.
If you are interested in becoming part of the SwanCare team, apply today – we’d love to hear from you!
