Care Worker - Blacktown

Want to love what you do?

Do you have excellent availability to dedicate to a new role?

Join our Aged Care Team at Uniting Mullauna and bring comfort, care and connection to our residents.

• Casual Care Worker
• Blacktown, NSW location
• Casual Role on offer, with up to $36.23 p/h + relevant loadings
• Great opportunities for dedicated and qualified carers
• Shift flexibility and great availability highly valued

What you'll be doing in this role

As a valued member of our team, you'll provide compassionate care and support to residents, helping them maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life.

You will:

• Provide personal care including showering, dressing, grooming and mobility support.
• Assist residents during mealtimes and with activities of daily living.
• Support medication assistance and simple wound care where required.
• Build meaningful relationships with residents and provide emotional support and companionship.
• Encourage participation in social and recreational activities.
• Work closely with the leadership team to identify opportunities for service improvement.
• Promote best practice documentation and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Contribute to a positive team culture by supporting best practice, sharing knowledge and helping maintain consistently high standards of care.

Curious about working at Uniting? Click the link below to see how you can support residents to live their day their way

A Day in the Life, with Uniting Aged Care

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 we’re looking for

You're an experienced aged care professional who communicates with confidence, builds rapport easily and enjoys working collaboratively with others.

You lead through example, support your colleagues and are passionate about delivering high-quality care that makes a genuine difference in residents' lives.

• Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, Individual Support, or equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrated experience working in residential aged care, with a strong understanding of person-centred care practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues.
• Confident collaborating across teams and supporting positive outcomes through professional communication and a solutions-focused approach.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate and timely documentation.
• Well-organised and able to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.
• A proactive mindset, with the confidence to share ideas, support best practice and contribute positively to team outcomes.
• Adaptable, empathetic and resourceful, living Uniting's values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.

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 Now’ 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.