Multiskilled Carer

About Us:

Juniper is a leading provider of aged care services in Western Australia, committed to enhancing the lives of older Australians. Our dedicated team works passionately to provide high-quality care and support to our residents and clients while fostering a positive and fulfilling workplace for our staff. Join us and make a meaningful difference to the lives of seniors. 

About the role:

We are looking for Multiskilled Carers to join our Residential team in the Kimberley town Kununurra on a casual basis. Our site in Kununurra is Gerdewoonem, a well-established facility offering 40 beds of residential and memory support care. Our homely atmosphere provides comfort to residents, including those living with dementia who require specialised support. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and fostering a supportive environment for both residents and staff.

As a Multiskilled Carer, you will work closely with residents to support their daily living, social, and emotional needs. In this role, you will share responsibility for the well-being of residents, providing person-centred care and enhancing their quality of life by ensuring they feel welcome and respected at all times. Reporting to the Clinical Nurse Manager, the successful candidate will honour our core values of Welcome, Respect, Compassion, Hope, and Courage. 

The successful candidates will be offered a casual position. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist residents with hygiene needs, including bathing, dental hygiene, dressing, grooming, and personal care
• Support residents' independence by helping them engage in activities of interest and use mobility aids when required
• Complete accurate and timely documentation and report information to relevant Nursing, Allied Health, and Management personnel as needed
• Maintain effective communication in the workplace, being respectful, open to change, and kind in your approach
• Assist residents with the administration of correct medication in accordance with Juniper's policies

Key Requirements:

• Certificate III in Individual Support or Aged Care 
• Experience working in an aged care setting 
• Understanding of AN-ACC documentation
• Experience working within a person-centred, enabling environment

Why Join Us:

• Hourly rate $33.25-$33.76 (dependent on experience) + casual loading + 11.5% super
• Salary Packaging options of up to $18,550 p/a
• Juniperks: an online platform for peer recognition, wellness, and retail discounts.
• Health insurance discounts with HBF or Medibank
• Supportive and welcoming organisation with tremendous growth opportunities
• Non-profit, values-driven Western Australian aged care provider

How to Apply:

Don’t miss this opportunity to join a supportive team in a rewarding role! Apply online today with your current CV.

Please note that this position is in KUNUNURRA in the Kimberley region of Western Australia and not in the Perth Metropolitan area. Applicants with an address outside this regional area will not be considered for this position unless it is specifically stated in your application that you are open to relocating to Kununurra. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship and accommodation is not offered for this role.