At Anglicare Southern Queensland, we respect individuality at all our Residential facilities, and encourage independence in all our residents, while also providing qualified and caring staff to deliver safe and professional support that fosters a loving community.

Located on our spacious campus at Manly, Anglicare SQ’s fully accredited service of Edwin Marsden Tooth Residential Aged Care, is strengthened by a team of values-driven professionals who sincerely care about what we do and the difference we make in our residents’ lives.

It is the responsibility of the Gardening Assistant volunteer is to prune and weed the garden areas as well as trim hedges (if you are able), and to report any maintenance issues to their supervisor.

We are looking for a helpful, friendly person with a green thumb who enjoys working outside. You will need:

• An interest in gardening • The initiative to report any issues your supervisor • Ability to work under the direction of staff, performing manual work and gardening • Understanding of equipment and tools, including correct use and storage • Ability to abide by the workplace health & safety procedures and to use appropriate sun protection • A patient, friendly and mature attitude and a respect for confidentiality and privacy • Flexibility, commitment and ability to work both independently and maintain professional boundaries • Respect, care and courtesy towards others and yourself - including workplace health and safety procedures

Other requirements include:

• Availability – minimum of one shift (4 hours) per week, during business hours • Consistency and reliability – willing to commit to an ongoing basis for at least 6 months • Confidentiality – this is critical to us and you will need to sign a Role Description which includes a confidentiality agreement • Two (2) referees – who are not relatives and can vouch for your character and interaction in the community (ie. Work Colleague, Church Elder, Community Leader,
Doctor or other Professional) • National Police Clearance – we organise and pay for this if you don’t already have one