Residential Carer

Looking for meaningful work?  Y Careers is recruiting Residential Carers on behalf of a leading Aged Care provider in Canberra.

Are you aged 18-26* and qualified in Aged Care? We’re here to connect you with meaningful opportunities that align with your skills, experience, and career goals.

This isn’t just another job - and we’re not just another recruitment agency. At Y Careers, we support you every step of the way, from your initial application to your first day on the job. Plus, you’ll have access to your own Y Careers mentor for ongoing guidance and support throughout your first six months.

THE PERKS 

• Great pay ranging from $32 - $34 + super (commensurate to experience) 
• Permanent Part time hours, looking for people with availability during the week or weekends – Hit apply we are flexible! 
• Access to your own Y Careers mentor to provide support during your first six months 
• Robust onboarding process & buddy shifts 
• Pay less tax and keep more of your salary through salary sacrificing as our client is a Not-for-Profit organisation 
• Exclusive employee discounts – save on roadside assistance, private health insurance, and gym memberships
• Meal discounts onsite 
• Great company culture and wrap around support 
• Access to EAP program for all employees 
• Continuous learning and development 
• Free winter jacket provided to all employees

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING 

You’ll be looking after residents, earning great pay, and making a real impact in Residential Care, with our awesome employer partner, a major aged care provider in Canberra. You will:

• Provide quality care, support, and companionship to residents 
• Help support residents’ independence, and improve their quality of life
• Provide daily assistance with mealtime, personal care, hygiene and showering
• Supporting residents with social activities and recreation
• Assist with medication (those that don’t have this skill, will be trained)

ABOUT YOU 

We’re on the lookout for someone  aged 18 – 26* who:  

• Has empathy and emotional intelligence 
• Has a can do attitude 
• Is a reliable team player 
• Has consideration and respect for others and their views 
• Has high ethical standards, is trustworthy and confidential 
• Has strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders 

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS 

• Certificate III Individual Support (Aged Care/Home and Community Care) (or higher) or similar, or studying towards Nursing qualification
• NDIS screening clearance
• Police check 

Join our recruitment program and WORK DIFFERENT.

At Y Careers, we believe in creating opportunities for young people to build rewarding careers. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know - we’re here to support you!

*This role is part of a Commonwealth-exempt employment program under the Age Discrimination Act 2004, aimed at improving employment opportunities for young people aged 18-26.

Apply today and take your first step into a meaningful career in care!