Job Description

Located in the leafy surrounds of inner south west Adelaide, our Care Community is nestled in a quiet residential street. All the amenities of the CBD are just seven minutes’ drive away or catch the nearby tram straight into the heart of the city. Our Care Community is a happy and loving environment, with cosy gardens to stroll around and spacious indoor and outdoor living areas.

About the role

• $36.23 base rate + Penalty rates for weekends and public holidays, plus 12% superannuation.
• Permanent Part-Time opportunities

What we offer

• Dedicated mentoring & internal/external career development programs to build and accelerate your career - such as Nurse Graduate programs, Emerging Leadership Programs, Senior Leaders programs and more via our very own Opal Healthcare Academy https://academy.opalhealthcare.com.au/
• Sponsored study & training along with Scholarship opportunities of up to $15,000 for further education & training through local & national University, TAFE & RTO partnerships
• Employee Referral Program – earn up to $5,000 in incentives for inviting your friends to work
• Supportive team culture focused on compassion, accountability, respect and excellence
• Work/life balance, leave loading and paid parental leave

Key responsibilities

• Provide personal care that supports residents’ daily living, dignity and wellbeing
• Build positive, meaningful relationships with residents and their families
• Support residents with meals, mobility, hygiene and social engagement
• Work collaboratively with nurses and the wider care team to deliver safe, high-quality care
• Contribute to a warm, respectful and supportive care community
• Follow workplace health, safety, clinical and compliance requirements

About you

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Aged Care or Disability
• Nursing student
• A caring approach, strong communication skills and commitment to resident wellbeing
• Reliability and availability to work across a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays where required
• Ability to complete required pre-employment checks, including a police check, NDIS Worker’s Clearance and pre-employment medical

Apply now and start your healthcare career journey with Opal HealthCare.