Care Assistant - Residential Care

Ozcare; Tablelands Regional; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Salary packaging options

Uniform and laundry allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ozcare Malanda is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to support our aged care clients at the Malanda Facility. You will follow personalised care plans, assist with daily living activities, and help clients maintain independence.

This permanent part-time role offers benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, salary packaging options, uniform and laundry allowance, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care or Community Care is required.
• Current First Aid & CPR certificates.
• National Police Check within last 3 years.
• Influenza vaccination and at least one Covid-19 vaccine dose may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in line with personalised care plans.
• Assist clients to develop skills to maintain independence.
• Attend to personal care needs including showering and dressing.
• Assist with medication requirements.
• Work as part of a holistic care team.

Skills

Caregiving

Medication assistance

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Ozcare has permanent part-time opportunities available for Care Assistants supporting our clients at our beautiful Malanda Aged Care Facility.

Your Role

As 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 plans

Assisting clients to develop skills to encourage their independence

Attending to clients' personal care needs, including showering, dressing and other daily activities

Assisting clients with their medication requirements

Working as part of the care team, using a holistic approach, to look at every aspect of our clients' care

Your Attributes

We're looking for a person who has what it takes to support our aged care team to deliver exceptional services to our clients. You have:

A warm and caring nature

The willingness to go the extra mile

A positive attitude towards health and wellbeing

The flexibility to work a varied roster

How You'll Benefit

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

5 weeks annual leave as standard + leave loading

Optional salary packaging, meal entertainment cards, and novated leases

Uniform and laundry allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Role Requirements

Be vaccinated against Influenza & at least 1 dose of Covid-19 vaccine

National Police Check (valid within last 3 years)

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

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.

Welcoming All

We welcome everyone to become part of the Ozcare family regardless of belief, ethnic or social background, health and gender. Ozcare is the organisation it is today because of each person who is a part of it. This spirit of togetherness is reflected in our mission and values, and our commitment to reconciliation. First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.