Nursing Assistant

Mark Moran Group Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mark Moran Group is inviting applications for Personal Care Workers to join our new state-of-the-art aged care facility in Vaucluse, Sydney. Open shifts include morning, afternoon and night; positions available as full-time, part-time, or casual.

We value Integrity, Transparency, Progressive, Dynamic and FUN! Successful applicants will join a supportive team with opportunities for development and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a personal care or aged care role is desirable.
• Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care or related discipline.
• Intermediate computer literacy.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of the Aged Care Standards.
• Knowledge of Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRs).
• Proactive, self-driven and adaptable to changing resident needs.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the care and wellbeing of residents and assist with feeding, toileting, personal hygiene, dressing and mobility.
• Continuously monitor residents and report changes in health to the Registered Nurse.
• Assist in implementing planned resident programs covering care, nutrition, continence, mobility and wellbeing.

Skills

Personal care

Communication

Time management

Computer literacy

Aged care standards

SIRs knowledge

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support/Aged Care or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

The Mark Moran Group has a number of exciting opportunities for experienced and motivated Personal Care Workers to work in our brand new, state-of-the-art aged care facility in Vaucluse, in Sydney’s stunning eastern suburbs.

We have open shifts in the morning, afternoon and nights (full or part time or casual). If you are looking for casual or part time work, read on!

Working with Mark Moran is an experience in itself! Our Warrawee facility has recently been awarded “Best Facility in Australia, Asia and Asia Pacific” and “Best Suite Design” in Asia Pacific in the 2022 Ageing Asia Eldercare awards and the only aged care group to be awarded an “Australian Employer of Choice 2023”!

Mark Moran Vaucluse offers a highly supportive and energetic management team, Allied Health and Leisure and Lifestyle teams with whom you will work. We offer our staff a caring and nurturing environment that allows you, as an employee, to learn, grow and seek out professional development opportunities within our exciting and fun-filled organisation. We recognise the importance of a work-life balance and value each employee’s contribution.

About the role

Ideally, you will come from a similar background and know that no two days are the same. Generally, you will

• Take responsibility for the care and wellbeing of residents and assist in the provision of resident care i.e. feeding, toileting, personal hygiene dressing, grooming, safe mobility etc. Ensure the comfort, privacy, dignity, and preferences of each resident are respected and maintained. Encourage and support residents to make own decisions.
• Continually monitor residents and report changes in health and condition to Registered Nurse.
• Assist in the implementation of planned individual resident programs i.e. preventative pressure area care, continence management, behaviour management, manual handling, nutrition/hydration management, leisure, lifestyle and wellbeing programmes, rehabilitation and prevention programmes etc.

What about you?

Our Values should be your values – Integrity, Transparency, Progressive, Dynamic and FUN! We want you to be yourself, to bring your passion and energy to the workplace and to enjoy every day. You need to demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a personal care or aged care role (desirable)
• Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care or a related discipline.
• Intermediate computer literacy.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills coupled with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of the Aged Care Standards
• Knowledge of Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRs)
• Key to success in the position of Personal Care Worker is the ability to be proactive, self-driven and competent in managing their time effectively coupled with the ability to be adaptive and flexible to the changing needs of residents.

Successful applicants are subject to ID, police and qualification checks. Applications should be 3 pages maximum