Care Services Assistant
Core
Frontline carer supporting residents in aged care homes with a specific focus on nutrition, dining, and meal service.
Role type
Residential aged care assistant (nutrition and dining focus)
Builds
Person-centred dining experiences and meal services for residents in aged care homes
Domain
Aged care / Residential care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Food safety compliance, meal preparation, dietary restriction management, resident engagement, kitchen stock management, shift flexibility
Preferred skills
Restaurant or commercial kitchen experience
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Prepare and serve meals according to individual dietary needs and preferences, maintain dining areas, assist residents with meal selection and timing, engage residents socially during mealtimes, maintain accurate nutrition and diet information, assist with food safety and kitchen stock management
Seniority
Entry-level / Junior IC