Specialised Carer - Dementia Care

HammondCare Daw Park is currently looking for an experienced Permanent Part-time Specialised Carers - Dementia Care to join our team.

Roster available (experience of 2+ years essential):
Week 1 - Mon-Thurs 14:30-20:00; Week 2 - Tues-Thurs 14:30-20:00; Friday 06:45-14:45 (46 hour fortnight)

Week 1 – Tues - Thurs 06:45 – 14:45; Week 2 – Mon 14:30-20:00; Tues-Wed 06:45 (50.5 hour fortnight)

With our unique model of care which places the residents’ needs as your number one priority, you will help create a home away from home for our residents. This role requires you to provide tailored care including personal support within

You will be responsible for:

- Personal care – showering, grooming, toileting etc supporting men and women

- Provide life engagement

- Support residents with levels of dementia

- Recognise, report and respond appropriately to changes in the conditions of residents within your skills and competencies

All new staff will complete an onsite orientation with a Workplace Trainer, have buddy shifts and be supported by experienced Registered Nurses and Managers on site.

To be successful in this role, you will:

- Relevant Certificate III is mandatory.

- Experience of 2+ years in aged care is essential

- Be flexible and able to commit to the above roster

- Able to work consistant days is essential. Example: Monday-Wednesday AM shift; or Thursday-Sunday PM shift

- Have a genuine passion for serving elderly people & want to make a difference in their lives

- Value teamwork but also be able to work independently and show initiative

- Have knowledge & experience of people living with Dementia & their needs

Benefits - What are we offering in return for your expertise and experience.

- Market leading remuneration

- Salary packaging; $15,900 annually for living expenses, plus up to $2,650 each year for entertainment benefits.

- Additional training & career development opportunities

- Leave benefits – purchased additional annual leave.

- Reward and Recognition Program

- Fitness Passports: Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family.

- Free independent, confidential counselling services, wand wellbeing resources available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees

- Exclusive discounts at MyCar; Servicing, Brakes, Repairs, and Tyre Care Plans

- Exclusive commercial discounts for JB HI-FI, The Good Guys, Optus, Dell and Samsung

Does this sound like you? Apply Now!
For more information please contact [email protected]

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, and complete a NDIS Worker’s Screening check

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.