Compassionate Personal Care Assistant | Patient Care

Mercy Health Australia; Yarrawonga; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Health Australia invites a casual care professional to join Mercy Place Yarrawonga Woods Point, Yarrawonga, VIC. You will provide quality patient-centered care, assess residents' wellbeing and support end-of-life care with dignity and respect within a multidisciplinary team.

Follow the aged care code of conduct, participate in continuous improvement, and bring a Certificate III or IV in Individual Support.

Qualifications

• Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
• A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.
• The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality client-focused care to patients, their family and carers, using a holistic approach.
• Assessment and monitoring of patients' physical and emotional state.
• Support end-of-life care with dignity, comfort, and respect for personal wishes.
• Follow the aged care code of conduct.
• Participate in continuous improvement, including feedback, training, and adapting care practices.
• Document and communicate care information accurately within the organisation and with external providers.
• Be part of a multi-disciplinary team which requires you to provide highly responsive and flexible service to consumers and carers.

Skills

Clinical skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Certificate III or IV in Individual Support

Job description

Mercy Health Australia invites a casual care professional to join Mercy Place Yarrawonga Woods Point, Yarrawonga, VIC. You will provide quality patient-centered care, assess residents' wellbeing and support end-of-life care with dignity and respect within a multidisciplinary team.

Follow the aged care code of conduct, participate in continuous improvement, and bring a Certificate III or IV in Individual Support.