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At Carinya Home we believe investing in our team is essential to providing quality care for our residents both now and in the future. There are many professional development opportunities to explore throughout your career with Carinya Home, and because we operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, we acknowledge the need to provide our team with flexible working conditions. This enables our people to achieve a balance between work, home, and other interests. We only employ people who share our values in regard to the delivery of our aged care services, which are to provide consistent high quality care, in a respectful manner to our residents, with compassion, honor, dignity and integrity.
If you share these values, we want to invest in your career in aged care and have a wide variety of jobs available. Carinya Home for the Aged was awarded the Employer of Choice award at the Tablelands Regional Council Business Excellence Awards in 2022 and we look forward to hearing from you.
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Under the status of a public benevolent institution, Carinya Home supports staff to structure their incomes to reduce the gross taxable value, thereby decreasing tax and increasing take-home pay. In addition to competitive rates of pay, salary packaging (also known as salary sacrifice) ensures earnings are optimised.
We acknowledge that career development is linked to personal job satisfaction, workplace productivity, reward, and recognition and is critical to the achievement of continuous improvement in the quality of its services. Through assistance schemes, staff are encouraged to undertake education and training activities related to their employment in order to improve their personal and professional development.
Outbreaks of Influenza and COVID-19 of varying severity occur every year, predominately in the cooler months. As a way to further protect our residents, it is a requirement for all staff members to have a minimum of three COVID-19 vaccinations, and a yearly Influenza vaccination. Carinya Home provided staff with assessment, screening, and vaccination yearly for Influenza and other specified infectious diseases as required.
Staff are provided with the opportunity to seek confidential and independent assistance from qualified and experienced counsellors when faced with problems of a work or personal nature. The Carinya Home EAP is available for all staff to help deal with personal problems that might adversely impact their work performance, health, or well-being. The EAP provides opportunities for assessment, short-term counseling, and referral services at no cost to staff for up to three sessions. We strongly recommend that staff visit their doctor if more than three sessions are required.
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Carinya Home for the Aged
Carinya Home for the Aged located in Atherton, Queensland is a not for profit organisation that has been providing accommodation and care since 1977 to the Tablelands community. We have a highly skilled workforce and through our Vision, Mission & Values, Carinya Home for the Aged provides lifestyle options for our Residents in a supportive caring environment.
Location
The Atherton Tablelands located approximately one (1) hour from Cairns, in Far North Queensland. Local attractions include; hiking, walking, biking, road trips, local markets, family fun, many food / drink options and local services.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will be a skilled Registered Nurse preferably with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience. Carinya Offers the Aged Care Transition to Practice Program for newly Registered Nurses or for Registered Nurses with experience but are new to Aged Care.
You will be focused on making a positive difference by fostering a friendly, resident focused culture and being a part of the Carinya Community.
Mandatory Requirements
An attractive remuneration package including benefits is available and commensurate with your valued experience. $42.00 to $51.00 per hour plus shift penalties and superannuation.
If you are seeking a role with a talented team, utilising your demonstrated Clinical skills this may be the ideal opportunity for you!
Carinya Home for the Aged
Carinya Home for the Aged located in Atherton, Queensland is a not for profit organisation that has been providing accommodation and care since 1977 to the Tablelands community. We have a highly skilled workforce and through our Vision, Mission & Values, Carinya Home for the Aged provides lifestyle options for our Residents in a supportive caring environment.
Location
The Atherton Tablelands located approximately one (1) hour from Cairns, in Far North Queensland. Local attractions include; hiking, walking, biking, road trips, local markets, family fun, many food / drink options and local services.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will be capable of making considered decisions, solve problems and prioritise daily tasks, be able to work well in a team environment and deliver the highest quality person-first care to each of our residents. We work in the resident’s home and as a carer you will make a positive impact with your compassionate and supportive care. No previous experience is required, just a true passion for caring for our elderly.
You will be focused on making a positive difference by fostering a friendly, resident focused culture and being a part of the Carinya Community.
Mandatory Requirements
An attractive remuneration package including benefits is available and commensurate with your valued experience – Salary $30.76-$34.25 per hour plus super and shift penalties.
If you are seeking a role with a talented team, utilising your demonstrated Clinical skills this may be the ideal opportunity for you!
Carinya Home for the Aged
Carinya Home for the Aged located in Atherton, Queensland is a not for profit organisation that has been providing accommodation and care since 1977 to the Tablelands community. We have a highly skilled workforce and through our Vision, Mission & Values, Carinya Home for the Aged provides lifestyle options for our Residents in a supportive caring environment.
Location
The Atherton Tablelands located approximately one (1) hour from Cairns, in Far North Queensland. Local attractions include; hiking, walking, biking, road trips, local markets, family fun, many food / drink options and local services.
Position Objectives
The purpose of this position is to prepare, produce and present food meeting the Facility Standards, ensuring the correct quality and selection of meals are produced to meet the needs and/ or specific requirements of the Resident.
Mandatory Requirements
An attractive remuneration package including benefits is available and commensurate with your valued experience.
If you are seeking a role with a talented team, this may be the ideal opportunity for you!
Carinya Home for the Aged
Carinya Home for the Aged located in Atherton, Queensland is a not for profit organisation that has been providing accommodation and care since 1977 to the Tablelands community. We have a highly skilled workforce and through our Vision, Mission & Values, Carinya Home for the Aged provides lifestyle options for our Residents in a supportive caring environment.
Location
The Atherton Tablelands located approximately one (1) hour from Cairns, in Far North Queensland. Local attractions include; hiking, walking, biking, road trips, local markets, family fun, many food / drink options and local services.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will be capable of making considered decisions, solve problems and prioritise daily tasks, be able to work well in a team environment and deliver the highest quality person-first care to each of our residents. We work in the resident’s home and as a carer you will make a positive impact with your compassionate and supportive care. No previous experience is required, just a true passion for caring for our elderly.
You will be focused on making a positive difference by fostering a friendly, resident focused culture and being a part of the Carinya Community.
Benefits
Mandatory Requirements
An attractive remuneration package including benefits is available and commensurate with your valued experience.
If you are seeking a role with a talented team, this may be the ideal opportunity for you!
Our residents form the heart of the Carinya community. All we do is centered around their comfort and care. Our place is where loved ones are welcomed and residents enjoy all of life’s possibilities. Welcome to Carinya Home.
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