Carers ACT is the
recognised, expert voice with, and for carers while being the major provider of
carer services and supports in the ACT and Southern Highlands Region. Our
dedicated and skilled staff play an essential role in developing the
organisation’s goals and priorities to meet our mission.
recognised, expert voice with, and for carers while being the major provider of
carer services and supports in the ACT and Southern Highlands Region. Our
dedicated and skilled staff play an essential role in developing the
organisation’s goals and priorities to meet our mission.
We are currently seeking a Respite Care Assistant
with demonstrated experience working with clients with a disability or
dementia. This is a vital role that allows carers to have a break to
concentrate on their own wellbeing and know that their cared for person is in a
safe and happy environment.
with demonstrated experience working with clients with a disability or
dementia. This is a vital role that allows carers to have a break to
concentrate on their own wellbeing and know that their cared for person is in a
safe and happy environment.
As part of Carers ACT services to support carers
within the community we operate two respite centres. ‘The Cottage’ located at
Deakin providing low care day and overnight for people with de
within the community we operate two respite centres. ‘The Cottage’ located at
Deakin providing low care day and overnight for people with de
mentia. ‘Fraser
House’ located in Fraser provides low care day and overnight for people with
disability. This care is provided within a home like environment.
If you enjoy contributing to a positive work
culture then why not become one of our Respite Care Assistants. In this
rewarding position you will assist with the provision of day and overnight
respite of social functions in this home away from home environment. Ideally
you will hold a qualification in aged care and/or disability. You will be calm,
confident and compassionate with a genuine interest in helping others. You will
also be reliable and flexible with a ‘can do’ attitude and the ability to work
various shifts including weekends, evenings and overnight. All applicants must
hold a current senior first aid certificate, drivers licence and Working with
Vulnerable People Registration (WWVP). You will need to undergo
registration if you do not have this. Preferably you will also have a
certificate in disability, aged care or both.
culture then why not become one of our Respite Care Assistants. In this
rewarding position you will assist with the provision of day and overnight
respite of social functions in this home away from home environment. Ideally
you will hold a qualification in aged care and/or disability. You will be calm,
confident and compassionate with a genuine interest in helping others. You will
also be reliable and flexible with a ‘can do’ attitude and the ability to work
various shifts including weekends, evenings and overnight. All applicants must
hold a current senior first aid certificate, drivers licence and Working with
Vulnerable People Registration (WWVP). You will need to undergo
registration if you do not have this. Preferably you will also have a
certificate in disability, aged care or both.
Carers ACT offer a vibrant, collaborative and
supportive work environment with a commitment to ongoing professional
development. We provide a comprehensive orientation program and the opportunity
for salary packaging. As well as free parking!!
supportive work environment with a commitment to ongoing professional
development. We provide a comprehensive orientation program and the opportunity
for salary packaging. As well as free parking!!
If you have a genuine interest in making a
difference and developing your skills in disability and dementia then we are
keen to hear from you. For the full position description please visit our
website at http://www.carersact.org.au/employment/current-vacancies.
For any enquiries or a confidential discussion, please contact our Director of
Human Resources, Shelley Honner on 02 6296 9900.
difference and developing your skills in disability and dementia then we are
keen to hear from you. For the full position description please visit our
website at http://www.carersact.org.au/employment/current-vacancies.
For any enquiries or a confidential discussion, please contact our Director of
Human Resources, Shelley Honner on 02 6296 9900.
Apply now by sending your current resume with a
covering letter summarising how your skills and expertise will assist us to
improve carers lives to hr@carersact.org.au.
covering letter summarising how your skills and expertise will assist us to
improve carers lives to hr@carersact.org.au.
