Compassionate Care Assistant — Permanent Part-Time Role

Respect Group; Lockhart Shire Council; Hybrid; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Salary packaging

Discount health insurance

Career development

Supportive team

Job summary

Respect Group in Lockhart NSW is seeking a Permanent Part-Time Personal Care Assistant to join our caring residential aged care team. The role supports residents with daily living, promotes wellbeing, dignity and independence under supervision.

You will work a rotating fortnightly roster totaling 53 hours per fortnight, with shifts across weekdays and weekends. We offer guaranteed rostered hours, not-for-profit salary packaging, and a supportive environment with ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or ability to acquire).
• Relevant Certificate III qualification.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in residential aged care.
• A caring, respectful and person-centred approach to supporting older people.
• Reliability and commitment to working the nominated rotating fortnightly roster.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to assist residents to maintain their independence and dignity in relation to activities of daily living and lifestyle.
• Attend to meal delivery and refreshments as required.
• Record observations on relevant assessment charts and document any observed exceptions to the care plan in progress notes, reporting these to the EN/RN.
• Check residents' daily menu requirements.
• Attend to duties as allocated and/or delegated by the RN/EN, including general ward duties.
• Work collaboratively with other team members to ensure high-quality, person-centred care.
• Undertake any other tasks within the employee's skills and scope of practice, as directed by the organisation.

Skills

Caring

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Compassion

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

Job description

Respect Group in Lockhart NSW is seeking a Permanent Part-Time Personal Care Assistant to join our caring residential aged care team. The role supports residents with daily living, promotes wellbeing, dignity and independence under supervision.

You will work a rotating fortnightly roster totaling 53 hours per fortnight, with shifts across weekdays and weekends. We offer guaranteed rostered hours, not-for-profit salary packaging, and a supportive environment with ongoing development opportunities.