Personal Care Assistant

Mercy Aged and Community Care Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to join Mercy Place Rosebud on a casual basis. You will provide resident-centred care in line with care plans, Aged Care Standards and Mercy Health policies.

You will document care accurately and timely, and collaborate with other staff to share information. Applicants should have Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, a current police check, evidence of influenza vaccination, and at least 1 year of experience in Residential Aged Care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in Residential Aged Care.
• Current police check.
• Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centred care according to care plans.
• Document care accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with staff to share information.

Skills

Compassionate

Time management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Certificate III or IV in Aged Care

Job description

Job Details

Employment Type: Casual

Salary: As per EBA

Location: Mercy Place Rosebud

Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter and relevant qualifications

Contact: Lina Griffiths, [e-mail]

About the opportunity

At Mercy Health, each moment, no matter how small, truly matters - and as a Personal Care Assistant, you’ll make a genuine difference when it’s needed the most.

Provide quality resident-focused care utilising a person-centred approach and in accordance with care plans, Aged Care Standards and policies/procedures of Mercy Health. Provide accurate and timely documentation relevant to resident care. Work in consultation with other staff to provide relevant and timely information.

What you’ll bring

• You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart.
• Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.
• Excellent time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
• A compassionate, flexible and positive approach.
• The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Minimum 1 year experience in Residential Aged Care.

Required evidence

• Certificate III or IV in Aged Care.
• Current police check.
• Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

Acknowledgements & Diversity

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture. We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

About Mercy Health

Mercy Health is an organisation committed to providing compassionate and patient-centered health services and aged care services. Mercy Health employs people from many cultures and backgrounds who, irrespective of their beliefs, share a common bond to care for those in need.

The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

Mercy Health employs 10,000 people and offers acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development.

We look forward to welcoming you to your journey with Mercy Health.