Care Services Assistant

This frontline carer role focuses on nutrition and dining, supporting residents to live a life of fulfilment through person-centred care and support. The role includes assisting in the preparation, delivery, presentation and serving of resident meals at Seabrook, a Premium home providing high-quality aged care in Brisbane's Northern Suburbs. Bolton Clarke is one of Australia's largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care.

Responsibilities

Provide care and support aligned with residents' preferred daily routines; Meal choices and individual nutrition; Consideration of allergies and food intolerances; Enhancing the overall dining experience; Assist residents with meal selection and meal timing preferences; Prepare and set up dining areas to meet individual needs and preferences; Actively engage with residents to provide social and emotional support during mealtimes; Use empathy and kindness to foster a positive dining experience; Promote resident choice and control to uphold dignity and respect; Prepare and maintain dining experience areas and provide meal service to meet individual resident choices; Maintain accurate nutrition and diet information as required; Assist with quality food preparation in accordance with the Food Safety Plan, Bolton Clarke Food Standards and Dining Framework; Assist with maintaining kitchen stock supplies as required

Requirements

Demonstrated customer service skills; A compassionate and caring attitude; Willingness to take direction from others; Reliability and shift flexibility; Good time management skills and the ability to work well under pressure; Valid working rights in Australia (Passport, Birth Certificate etc); Complete a police check and or a NDIS Workers Check (or willingness to obtain) prior to commencement

Nice to have

Previous restaurant and/or commercial kitchen experience (highly regarded)

Benefits

Excellent work/life balance with shifts that suit your personal needs; A caring team environment with strong clinical and allied health support; Career progression and development opportunities; Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits; Private health insurance and gym discounts; An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family