PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT

Lions Haven for the Aged; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award wages

Salary packaging

Education & development

Flexible shifts

Wellness program

Recognition rewards

Job summary

Lions Haven for the Aged on the Gold Coast is seeking compassionate carers to join our not-for-profit residential aged care facility. Afternoon shifts commencing at 2pm or night shifts commencing at 10pm are available.

You will provide day-to-day quality care to residents under the supervision of the Registered Staff, support a person-centred environment, and work with families and medical professionals. Essential criteria include a Minimum Certificate 3 in Aged Care, National Police Check,

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate 3 in Aged Care.
• National Police Check.
• Current Covid-19 vaccination including booster.
• 2022 Influenza Vaccination.
• Lions Haven is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day quality care to residents under the supervision of the Registered Staff.
• Maintain a safe, clean and orderly home environment.
• Respect residents' individual needs, values, spiritual and cultural preferences when delivering nursing care.
• Promote person-centred care and support residents’ dignity, independence and freedom of choice.
• Collaborate with families and medical professionals to support residents’ wellbeing.

Skills

Empathy

Reliability

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

Job description

• Reward & Recognition Benefit

Lions Haven is seeking candidates who would prefer to work afternoon shifts commencing at 2pm or night shift commencing at 10pm.

On Offer – Lions Haven Benefits

• Above award wages and benefits
• Salary Packaging Opportunities
• Great education and development opportunities
• Flexibility
• Employee Wellness Benefits – including EAP Program
• Reward & Recognition Benefit

About Us

Lions Haven is a leading not-for-profit 121 bed Residential Aged Care Facility in Hope Island. Our modern facility, which includes a 20-bed secure wing, offers a safe and comfortable environment to ensure quality of life to our residents, staff and visitors. Residents have the freedom to enjoy life in a homelike atmosphere where families and friends are most welcome.

Liaising with clients, families and medical professionals, you are willing to initiate and participate in innovative projects to build on a person-centred environment for our residents.

Qualifications/Experience

• Demonstrates a genuine interest in the well-being of the elderly.
• Is reliable, practical and willing to maintain a safe and high standard of practice.
• Provide day to day quality care to residents under the general supervision of the Registered Staff.
• Display a positive attitude through your attendance, presentation, punctuality and reliability.
• Have a positive working attitude, with the ability to work in a team and independently.
• To promote the Lions Haven philosophy of providing resident focused care which maintains their dignity, independence, individuality and freedom of choice.
• To assist in ensuring the safe, clean and orderly conduct of the home and its environment.
• Respect each residents' individual needs, values, spiritual and cultural preferences when providing nursing care.
• Respect confidentiality in regard to any information obtained in the workplace.
• Practice in accordance with laws and regulations relevant to your role.

Essential Criteria

• Minimum Certificate 3 in Aged Care
• National Police Check
• Current Covid-19 Vaccination including booster
• 2022 Influenza Vaccination
• Lions Haven is an equal opportunity employer.

DESIRABLE

Experience in the Health or Aged Care Sector.

Job Type: Part-time or casual