Personal Care Assistant

Respect Group Limited; Lockhart Shire Council; Hybrid; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Competitive casual rates

Opportunities to pick up additional or

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Discounted private health insurance

Job summary

Respect Group Limited is seeking casual Personal Care Assistants to join the care team at Woodhaven in Lockhart NSW. The role offers flexible hours across shifts and provides support to the care team, including covering sick and annual leave.

You will provide personal care under the guidance of senior clinical staff, helping residents maintain wellbeing, dignity and independence while collaborating with the broader team.

Qualifications

• Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or ability to acquire).
• Relevant Certificate III qualification.
• Experience in residential aged care.
• A caring, respectful and person-centred approach to supporting older people.
• Flexibility to work across a range of shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to maintain residents' independence and dignity.
• Attend to meal delivery and refreshments as required.
• Record observations on assessment charts and progress notes.
• Check residents' daily menu requirements.
• Attend to duties as allocated by the RN/EN and support the care team.
• Undertake additional shifts to support staffing needs.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Caring and person-centred approach

Flexibility

Education

Certificate III qualification

NDIS Worker Screening Check

National Police Certificate

Job description

We are seeking casual Personal Care Assistants to join the care team at our residential aged care home, Woodhaven, in Lockhart NSW.

This is a great opportunity for experienced and caring PCAs looking for flexible work. The role will provide additional support to our care team, including helping to cover sick leave, annual leave and other staffing requirements. Casual staff will have the opportunity to work across a range of shifts, subject to availability and operational needs.

The Position

The successful candidates will join our dynamic and supportive care team and provide competent personal care, support and assistance to residents under the direction and guidance of the senior clinical team.

As a Casual Personal Care Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the wellbeing, dignity and independence of our residents while working collaboratively with the broader care team.

Key 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.
• Assist with additional shifts as required to support the team, including covering planned and unplanned staff leave.
• Undertake any other tasks within the employee's skills and scope of practice, as directed by the organisation.

Requirements

• 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.
• Flexibility and willingness to work across a range of shifts, subject to availability and operational requirements.

To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.

Benefits

What we can offer you:

• Flexible casual employment to suit your availability.
• Competitive casual rates and entitlements.
• Opportunities to pick up additional shifts when available.
• Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
• Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation.
• Opportunities for learning, development and growth.
• Discounted private health insurance.