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Care Services assistantBolton Clarke · Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW
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Care Services assistant

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🗓️ Posted 2026-10-01 Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW Part-time Hybrid Healthcare Medical
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market A$4,000–A$5,500/mo

About the Company

Bolton Clarke Group is one of Australia's largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living, and residential aged care, operating nationally and internationally. Bolton Clarke Residential group now has 87 Aged Care Homes across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA, with the inclusion of the Allity, McKenzie & Acacia Living Group.

About the Job

This role plays a pivotal frontline carer role with a particular focus on nutrition and dining, supporting residents to live a life of fulfilment through the delivery of person-centred care and support according to needs and preferences of each resident in everyday practice. Assisting in the preparation, delivery, presentation and serving of resident meals.

Role & Responsibilities

  • ● Provide care and support aligned with residents' preferred daily routines with a strong focus on meal choices and individual nutrition
  • ● Consider allergies and food intolerances
  • ● Enhance 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
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  • ● 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

Skills

  • ● Demonstrated customer service skills
  • ● A compassionate and caring attitude
  • ● Willingness to take direction from others

Preferred (nice to have)

  • ● Previous restaurant and/or commercial kitchen experience (highly regarded)
Credential Requirements for Australia
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AMC MCQ + Clinical Exam

Australian Medical Council

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 3,500–5,000 Timeline: 1–2 years
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AHPRA Registration

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 700–900/year Timeline: 4–8 weeks

Legally required to use protected title and practise

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AHPRA Registration (Nursing and Midwifery)

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (NMBA)

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 200–400/year Timeline: 4–8 weeks
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AHPRA Pharmacy Board Registration

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 400–700/year Timeline: 3–6 months
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ADC Written + Practical Examination

Australian Dental Council

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 5,000–8,000 Timeline: 1–2 years
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AHPRA Dental Board Registration

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 400–700/year Timeline: 4–8 weeks