Care Worker

At Southern Cross Care WA we help people live extraordinary lives every day, connected to communities. As a provider delivering care, support and accommodation for West Australians in greatest need, our purpose is clear, and our passion is strong.

Southern Cross Care WA is a place where you can have an extraordinary impact, make an extraordinary difference, and be appreciated for extraordinary contributions.

We hope you will join us and become one of the people who make Southern Cross Care WA an extraordinary place to be.

About the role and where you will be working:

We’re looking for caring and dependable Care Workers to join our team at Jeremiah Donovan House in Forrestfield. This is a part time role working 30 hours per fortnight with shifts across mornings, afternoons, and occasional nights during the week.

Located in the City of Kalamunda Jeremiah Donovan House caters for 65 residents and offers a full range of services including nursing care, medication management, personal care, hospitality services and dementia support services. Residents also receive support from allied health professionals.

Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Assisting with personal care such as showering and dressing
• Reading and following individual care plans
• Working under the guidance of Shift Managers (Nursing & Facility)
• Building strong, respectful relationships with residents and their families
• Showing compassion and patience in every interaction

About you:

• You enjoy spending time with elderly people and are comfortable working independently
• You’re organised, proactive, and able to multitask effectively
• You have great communication skills (spoken and written) and attention to detail for accurate record keeping

To be considered, you’ll need:

• Certificate III in Aged Care / Individual Support
• Experience in Aged Care
• Initiative and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively

Whether you’ve recently completed your studies and are ready to start your career in aged care, or you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Working with us:

At Southern Cross Care WA, we are committed to being an employer of choice. As well as providing a positive and supportive environment, we also offer the following benefits:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits
• Corporate Health Insurance
• Free employee assistance program
• A diverse range of services which allows professional development and growth
• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual leave starting at 4 weeks
• Carers/personal leave
• Service Awards for long standing employees
• Flexible working environment

How to apply:

To express your interest, please apply with an up-to-date resume, and a cover letter outlining your experience / suitability.

Kindly note, if your application progresses to an interview, we’ll be asking for:

• National Police Clearance - current within 6 months
• Immunisation record (flu)
• A completed pre-employment health questionnaire
• Proof of work rights

About us:

Established over 50 years ago, Southern Cross Care WA is a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation contributing to social, health and economic development in WA. We do this by enabling the delivery of integrated services in our community for the increasingly complex health, care and accommodation needs of our aging population and those living with mental illness.

Our dedicated and passionate team of around 900 employees and 130 volunteers, deliver care and services to over 3000 West Australians across our residential, retirement village, mental health, community housing and home care portfolio.

Our promise to our clients, residents and each other is to enable extraordinary because we;

Listen, Act, Do not give up, Work as one.

Southern Cross Housing Ltd. are part of the Southern Cross Care WA Inc. Group.

Southern Cross Care WA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work.

For more information on the services, we provide visit: scrosswa.org.au