Compassionate Personal Care Assistant - Aged Care

Mercy Aged and Community Care Ltd; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Health is hiring casual Care Worker to support residents at Mercy Place Lathlain, WA. The role involves assisting with daily personal care, mobility, feeding, and medication reminders, under nurse supervision, in a compassionate, patient-centered environment.

You will help maintain a clean, safe living space and participate in activities that promote residents’ well-being, communication, and dignity, while following care plans and PPE protocols.

Qualifications

• A current Police Record Check.
• Proof of current influenza vaccination.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Help with mobility, including transferring residents from bed to chair, assisting with walking, and using mobility aids safely.
• Support residents with feeding, ensuring proper nutrition and hydration, and assisting with special dietary needs.
• Assist with medication reminders and support residents in taking prescribed medications, under the guidance of a nurse.
• Help maintain a clean and safe living environment by assisting with light housekeeping tasks, including making beds and cleaning rooms.
• Assist with organizing and engaging in activities that promote physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being.
• Respond to residents' requests for assistance in a timely and professional manner.
• Follow care plans as outlined by registered nurses and healthcare professionals, ensuring the highest standards of care are met.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect for residents' privacy, dignity, and personal preferences.
• Adhere to safety protocols, including infection control procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Skills

Clinical skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Mercy Health is hiring casual Care Worker to support residents at Mercy Place Lathlain, WA. The role involves assisting with daily personal care, mobility, feeding, and medication reminders, under nurse supervision, in a compassionate, patient-centered environment.

You will help maintain a clean, safe living space and participate in activities that promote residents’ well-being, communication, and dignity, while following care plans and PPE protocols.