Care Service Employee Cooee Lodge Aged Care Facility

Care Service Employee Cooee Lodge Aged Care Facility

About Gilgandra Shire Council

Gilgandra is a vibrant rural community in Central West NSW, situated at the junction of three main highways and in close proximity to Dubbo. There is a strong supportive community that has worked together to develop excellent schools, medical services, retail services and recreational activities that you simply do not see in communities of a similar size.

Gilgandra presents you with an opportunity to have an excellent lifestyle you may not be able to afford in the city.

About the position

Permanent Part-time work is available at Cooee Lodge for applicants who are qualified in administering medication to residents and have completed a Certificate III in Aged Care.

The successful applicant will also provide a wide range of personal care services to residents, in accordance with Commonwealth and State Legislative requirements, and in accordance with the resident’s Care Plan.

Essential

• Current first aid certificate or working towards
• Certificate III in Aged Care
• Experience working with and empathy towards the elderly
• Understanding of dementia.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
• Demonstrated commitment to training.
• Understanding of Work Health and Safety.

Desirable

• Current Class C Drivers Licence.
• Ability to comply with documentation requirements.

Salary: $24.06 per hour

Closing date: 9:00am, 30 April 2020

Enquiries:  Assistant Manager Cooee Lodge, Narelle Rodway, or the HR Department on 02 6817 8800