Care Assistant - Residential Care

Aged & Community Services Australia; Port Douglas; Remote; AUD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Optional salary packaging

5 weeks annual leave

Leave loading

Private health insurance discounts

Uniform and laundry allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ozcare Port Douglas Aged Care Facility in Port Douglas, QLD is seeking Care Assistants to deliver high-quality support to clients under personalised care plans. You will help with daily living activities, encourage independence, and assist with medications.

We value a warm, caring approach and a positive attitude. A Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent is required, with First Aid/CPR high on the list. Casual and part-time rosters available.

Qualifications

• Experience in aged care settings and ability to follow personalised care plans.
• Willingness to obtain/maintain required certifications (First Aid, CPR).
• Good computer and mobile device skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide best possible care and support to clients per personalised care plans.
• Assist clients with daily living activities and personal care (showering, dressing, mobility).
• Assist with medication management and administration.
• Collaborate with care team using a holistic approach to client wellbeing.

Skills

Adaptability

Positive Attitude

Hard Work and Dedication

Mobile Device Management

Well-being and Personal Care

Medications

Nursing Home Care

First Aid and Preparedness

Influenza

Knowledge of Packaging and Processing

Customer Support

Caregiving

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care or Home & Community Care

Job description

Ozcare Port Douglas Aged Care Facility - Port Douglas, QLD

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Skills Required:

• Adaptability
• Positive Attitude
• Hard Work and Dedication
• Mobile Device Management
• Well-being and Personal Care
• Medications
• Nursing Home Care
• First Aid and Preparedness
• Influenza
• Knowledge of Packaging and Processing
• Customer Support
• Caregiving

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

Our Ozcare Port Douglas Aged Care Facility have both part-time and casual opportunities available for Care Assistants supporting our clients.Your RoleAs a Care Assistant you'll be looking after the most important people in our organisation - our clients. Your tasks will include:Providing the very best care and support to clients in line with their personalised care plansAssisting clients to develop skills to encourage their independenceAttending to clients' personal care needs, including showering, dressing and other daily activitiesAssisting clients with their medication requirementsWorking as part of the care team, using a holistic approach, to look at every aspect of our clients' careYour AttributesWe're looking for people who has what it takes to support our aged care team to deliver exceptional services to our clients. You have:A warm and caring natureThe willingness to go the extra mileA positive attitude towards health and wellbeingThe flexibility to work a varied rosterHow

You’ll BenefitYou’ll become part of the Ozcare family, and in addition to the training and support that you would expect, you will also receive:

• Optional salary packaging, meal entertainment cards, and novated leases
• 5 weeks annual leave as standard
• Leave loading
• Private health insurance discounts
• Uniform and laundry allowance
• Employee Assistance Program

Role Requirements

• Be vaccinated against Influenza & at least 1 dose of Covid-19 vaccine
• Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care or Home & Community Care
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificates
• Good computer and mobile device skills

We're hiring smiles. Our staff are our greatest asset and we acknowledge and thank them for their ongoing hard work, dedication and commitment to helping our clients live their best lives.

We welcome everyone to become part of the Ozcare family regardless of belief, ethnic or social background, health and gender.

spirit of togetherness is reflected in our mission and values, and our commitment to reconciliation. First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

ECCQ - The Ethnic Communities Council Of Queensland - Indooroopilly, QLD

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