Personal Care Assistant (Pca-Casual)

Respect Aged Care; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible casual employment to suit my/

Competitive casual rates and entitl e

Opportunities to pick up additional Sh

Pay incentives including not-for-profi

Meaningful work in a purpose-driven o

Opportunities for learning, developm

Discounted private health insurance.

Job summary

Respect Aged Care's Masters Lodge in Hervey Bay is seeking casual Personal Care Assistants to join the care team. This role offers flexible casual employment across a range of shifts, helping cover personal leave and other staffing needs.

You will support residents with personal care under the guidance of the senior clinical team, contributing to wellbeing, dignity and independence within a friendly, supportive team.

Qualifications

• Current National Police Certificate (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.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to assist residents to maintain independence and dignity.
• Attend to meal delivery and refreshments as required.
• Record observations on assessment charts and report exceptions to care plan.
• Check residents' daily menu requirements.
• Attend to duties allocated by the RN/EN, including general ward duties.
• Assist with additional shifts to support the team, including covering staff leave.
• Undertake any other tasks within your scope of practice as directed.

Skills

Current National Police Certificate

Certificate III qualification

Verbal and written communication

Experience in residential aged care

Caring, respectful approach

Flexibility across shifts

Education

Certificate III qualification

Job description

Respect, Masters Lodge in beautiful Hervey Bay are seeking CASUAL Personal Care Assistants to join the care team at our Care community.

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 personal 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)
• 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.