Personal Care Assistant (PCA-Casual)

Respect Group Careers; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Casual rates

Extra shifts

Salary packaging benefits

Meaningful work

Learning and growth

Private health insurance

Job summary

Respect Group (Masters Lodge, Hervey Bay) is seeking Casual Personal Care Assistants to join the care team. Enjoy flexible hours and the opportunity to cover personal and annual leave, with shifts across a range of times depending on availability.

You will provide compassionate personal care, support and assistance to residents under the direction of the senior clinical team, helping to promote wellbeing, independence and dignity within the care community.

Qualifications

• Current National Police Certificate or ability to obtain.
• Relevant Certificate III qualification in aged care or related field.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in residential aged care.
• 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 residents to maintain independence and dignity.
• Attend to meals and refreshments as required.
• Record observations in relevant assessment charts and document any exceptions to the care plan, reporting to the EN/RN.
• Check residents' daily menu requirements.
• Assist with duties as allocated by the RN/EN, including general ward duties.
• Assist with additional shifts to support the team, including covering planned or unplanned staff leave.
• Undertake any other tasks within the employee's skills and scope of practice.

Skills

National Police Check

Communication skills

Aged care experience

Person-centred care

Flexible shifts

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

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.