Carer

 Transform lives, every single day 

Would you like to use your compassion and care for greater impact? At Anglicare Sydney, you can. and together, we will. We’re a well-respected not-for-profit that’s been serving society’s most vulnerable for more than 170 years. Each year, we achieve life-changing outcomes for the 40,000+ people who rely on our person-centered support.  

As a Carer, you will make a difference that enriches lives and strengthens communities. In return for your dedication, you'll find genuine support, rewarding career opportunities, and the balance you need to thrive in all areas of your life.  

Your opportunity 

As a Carer at Anglicare Sydney, you will provide high-quality, person-centered care that supports our residents to live with dignity and purpose. You will assist with daily tasks, attending to residents’ physical and emotional wellbeing. You will ensure the physical comfort and emotional health of our residents are met and help enhance their independence and quality of life. 

With kindness and understanding, you will:  

• Provide personal care, including showering, dressing, grooming, toileting and feeding 

• Support residents with mobility, transfers and other physical assistance 

• Provide companionship and emotional support 

• Observe, monitor and accurately document residents’ care and progress 

• Follow individual care plans and respond to residents’ needs and preferences 

• Escalate changes in a resident’s condition to the Registered Nurse or appropriate leader 

• Work collaboratively with nurses, allied health professionals and other care team members 

• Maintain residents’ privacy, dignity, safety and independence 

What you’ll bring 
 

You are a kind-hearted, patient and respectful person who is passionate about enhancing the lives of older people. You share our organisational values of integrity, justice, compassion and excellence, and bring them to everything you do. 

What’s required: 

•  A Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing), Aged Care or an equivalent qualification 

• Minimum six months’ experience providing personal care in aged care or a similar healthcare environment 

• Current NDIS workers screening check clearance. 

• Experience using electronic care management or digital documentation systems 

• Australian working rights appropriate to the position 

• Availability to work[insert required shifts, employment type and roster requirements].  

What’s preferred: 

• Experience working in residential aged care 

• Experience supporting people living with dementia 

• Experience completing progress notes and following individual care plans 

• Experience working collaboratively with Registered Nurses and multidisciplinary care teams 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

Why Anglicare Sydney? 

At Anglicare Sydney, you will belong to a community of kind, humble and respectful people of all faiths and backgrounds - people who respect you for you and genuinely care. You’ll also be surrounded by leaders and mentors who support you to grow your career and find the balance that’s right for you.  

On top of that, here are just some of the other benefits you will enjoy in a career with us: 

• Pay less tax on your income and increase your take home pay. With salary packaging, up to $15,900 of your income is tax free for Permanent employment. 

• Spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals and entertainment also tax free with salary packaging for permanent employment. 

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities to advance your career  

• Exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers 

• Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms for you and your family 

Ready for a career that means more? 

Click Apply and submit your current resumé. 

After applying, you may be invited to complete a short chat interview followed by a video interview containing three scenario-based questions about your experience and approach to personal care. 

Anglicare Sydney welcomes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds.