Company Description:
You can help bring our villages to life!
Summerset Milldale is preparing to open its brand-new care centre – a premium facility nestled in a picturesque, established village poised to become the heart of aged care in the region. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of something special from the very beginning, where you’ll help deliver compassionate, high-quality care in a state-of-the-art environment.
Job Description:
As a Caregiver at our Milldale Village you will work as part of a team that creates the safest, healthiest and most enjoyable lifestyle for our residents. This role is varied and centres around providing personal care and assistance to our resident’s daily lives.
Typical duties include:
- Delivering meals and helping with mealtimes
- Aiding with hygiene, such as showering
- Assisting with Individual care plan requirements, such as walks and exercises
- Helping with activities, such as puzzles, table tennis etc
3 weeks of paid, onsite training begins on 22 February 2027, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, ahead of the care centre's official opening.
This is a part-time position working 7:00am – 3:00pm on a 3 days on, 3 days off rotating roster, with 22.5 to 30 hours per week.
We’ll be in touch with shortlisted candidates before Christmas, with interviews taking place in January 2027.
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Qualifications:
You will naturally be empathetic, kind and patient, and thrive in a role where your compassion and care make a difference to people’s lives.
You’ll bring with you:
- Minimum of 2 years experience in an aged care or similar setting
- A Health and Wellbeing Certificate Level 3 or 4 (or equivalent)
- Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to build lasting relationships
- Commitment to a rotational roster across morning, afternoon and night shifts
- Ability to work a roster pattern of 4 days on and 2 days off
At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.
Additional Information:
Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:
- Weekend additional penal hourly rates apply
- Opportunities to progress your caregiver career and gain further qualifications
- Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance
Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Friday 4th December. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!