Residential Service Assistant
Be part of a team where your contribution matters every day
Remuneration: $31.73 - $34.23 per hour + Superannuation
Location: Tamworth Community Health
Requisition ID: REQ584543
Closing date: Sunday, 29th June 2025
This role is a great opportunity to pick up extra shifts while maintaining your current lifestyle or other commitments.
Whether you're looking to gain valuable experience in aged care, explore a new area of healthcare, or simply make a meaningful impact in your spare time, this flexible position offers both personal and professional rewards in a supportive team environment.
Benefits
- A positive support team culture
- Buddied up on-the-job training so you feel comfortable and confident in the role
- Flexibility in the days and times worked
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Make a Meaningful Difference with TACP
Join our Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP) – a short-term care service designed to support older individuals in regaining independence and functionality following a hospital stay.
We’re seeking a Residential Services Assistant to become part of our compassionate and collaborative team, where you’ll help deliver high-quality, person-centred care and enrich the daily lives of our residents.
Responsibilities
- Assist the care team and domestic assistants with daily care routines
- Supporting residents during mealtimes and contributing to meal preparation
- Helping residents transfer safely to and from appointments
- Engaging with residents during community outings and group activities
- Collaborating with allied health and nursing staff to support transitional aged care services
Key Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A reliable, responsible approach to your work
- Genuine compassion and empathy for older individuals
- A team-focused attitude and willingness to support others
- Relevant Certificate or equivalent experience
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2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Jodi Martin on Jodi.Martin@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional information
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
- To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
- At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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