Senior Remote Area Aged Care Worker
Job No:
62710
Location:
Yuendumu, NT
- Key senior role with an established indigenous organisation!
- Subsidised accommodation available, plus a whole host of fantastic benefits!
- Rewarding opportunity to help make a difference in this vibrant local community!
About the Organisation
Mampu Mininja-kurlangu Jarlu Patu-ku Aboriginal Coporation is a community focused organisation, founded in 2001. The vital service they operate is the Yuendumu Old Peoples Programme. They deliver high quality and culturally appropriate aged care services in Yuendumu, the largest Aboriginal community in Central Australia, which is situated on the edge of the Tanami Desert (300km north west of Alice Springs)
A core aim of the programme is to minimise the number of aged people in the community being permanently admitted to nursing homes in Alice Springs. The range of services include cultural support, respite, medication assistance, meals on wheels and palliative care. The common goal of the organisation is proudly worked on by the close-knit and professional staff who are supported in their work by ongoing development and capacity building.
About the Opportunity
Mampu Mininja-kurlangu Jarlu Patu-ku Aboriginal Coporation has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Remote Area Aged Care Worker to join its dedicated team on a full-time basis in Yuendumu, NT.
Reporting directly to the Care and Service Manager, this varied and rewarding position will find you responsible for effectively delivering care, meals and domestic outreach services to the clients of Yuendumu Old Peoples Programme, whilst maintaining a safe, high quality service that focuses on the wellbeing and cultural comfort of clients.
Some of your day-to-day duties may include (but will not be limited to):
- Delivering personal care services and support to identified clients within the facility or living in the local community;
- Attending to client enquiries;
- Monitoring and reporting client, family and community issues to the Manager;
- Assisting in ordering, planning, cooking and delivering meals for all clients;
- Assisting in collecting, recording and maintaining accurate daily service data, records and documentation; and
- Participating in training programs and mentoring junior staff.
To be considered for this role, you will have an understanding of community issues and of aged persons needs in an Indigenous community, supported by a Certificate III in Aged Care. You'll have demonstrated experience in Aged Care and/or Community Services, with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a culturally diverse team.
The successful candidate will be a self-motivated individual with well-developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills who is cooperative and flexible in both team and individual tasks. Your understanding of Work Health and Safety, manual handling requirements and food handling procedures is important. You will need to be able to work autonomously and effectively with clients and the families of clients with complex needs, therefore, experience in priority setting, planning and organising work, and the ability to resolve conflict and deal with sensitive and confidential matters is essential.
A current class A drivers licence is essential for this position.
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About the Benefits
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will receive an attractive base salary along with a fantastic range of benefits, including:
- Subsidised private housing;
- 6 weeks annual leave; and
- Salary sacrificing options up to $15,950.
You'll also experience the joy of working with the Warlpiri people in Yuendumu, one of the largest communities in the Central Desert region. It's a vibrant community where you'll be able to go to work every day knowing you are making a difference in people's lives.
If you're ready to make a real difference in a well established community organisation - Apply Now!