Care Services Employee

Job Description :

We are looking for a special kind of person – a St Vincent’s kind of person. Someone who puts compassion, connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do.

As a Care Services Employee , you will partner with residents to support their daily routine, lifestyle and choices and ensure they feel safe, valued, respected and engaged. You will provide direct care and assistance to residents with all activities of daily living, personal care needs (including personal hygiene) and attending to the daily running of the household as part of a supportive, dedicated team at St Vincent’s Care Services Edgecliff.

St Vincent's Care Services Edgecliff is just 4km east of Sydney's city centre. Our small but homey 39 bed facility is located in a tranquil, leafy suburb within walking distance of public transport.

At St Vincent’s Care, our Heartprint model ensures compassionate, holistic, person-centred care that empowers residents and fosters a sense of belonging, independence, and cultural respect, creating a life filled with purpose and wellbeing.

We are seeking people who are passionate about providing care that is sensitive to resident’s individualised needs, preferences and choices and are committed to building strong, meaningful connections with residents.

What’s on your resume is important, but what’s in your heart matters more.

Because at St Vincent’s, kindness works for us.

Things that work for us :

Certificate III in Individual Support / Aged Care or similar qualifications essential

6 months+ experience in a similar role with residential aged care experience is a must.

Experience / interest to work in the Kitchen when needed, highly desirable.

Must be available to work AM / PM shifts.

Excellent customer service and communication skills

Experience with AutumnCare (or similar software) with ability to maintain excellent records

Understanding of Aged Care, resident rights / responsibilities with ability to follow the care plan

National Police Certificate : NDIS Worker Screening Check may be a requirement of this role.

Things that work for you :

More take-home pay with competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum

Better work-life balance with consistent fortnightly rosters patterns for permanent positions -no rotating rosters!

Opportunity to work for the nation’s largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision

Join an organisation where staff feedback indicates they are largely treated with respect, are confident in their management’s leadership and would stay if offered a similar job elsewhere

Career development, mentoring and leadership opportunities within St Vincent’s network

Like-minded colleagues with a friendly team environment and a great community care spirit

Rewarding work that focuses on relationships over routines

No cost uniforms and training

No mandatory COVID vaccinations! Free annual flu vaccination (recommended).

Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families

Access to the Fitness Passport (FP)

Why become part of the St Vincent’s Care family?

Because you’re like us, you believe that every act of kindness makes the world a better place. Better for everyone who lives in the 20+ facilities and locations we operate in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Better for all our staff and employees, who work to provide the highest levels of care and quality of life for our clients. And better support for our local communities.

For more than 175 years, St Vincent’s Care has been a leading Catholic provider of Aged Care Services in Australia, upholding compassion, justice, integrity and excellence in all we do.

At St Vincent’s we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the important of creating a work environment that is welcome, safe, fair and impartial and invite people from all backgrounds to join our caring family.

Reconciliation Action Plan

St Vincent's Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's unique perspectives, knowledge, and cultural. We strive to achieve better physical, mental, and spiritual health outcomes through continued connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We understand the need to effectively engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to influence decision making at all levels and to create opportunity through sustainable and culturally safe employment.

As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit http : / / www.svha.org.au / about-us / reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

Interested?

No agencies please.

Closing Date :

23 July 2025 11 : 59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan :

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https : / / www.svha.org.au / about-us / reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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