Personal Care Assistant - St Catherine's Bathurst

Ageing Australia; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare in Bathurst is seeking a warm, reliable Personal Care Assistant to support residents in a safe, home-like environment. You will work under a nurse's direction to provide individualised care, promoting dignity, choice and wellbeing.

The role emphasizes collaboration with nurses and allied health professionals, documentation accuracy, and adherence to care plans and policies. Availability for rotating rosters is required.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Aged Care (or equivalent).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under direction and within scope of practice.
• Understanding of resident rights, dignity and person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility assistance and mealtime support.
• Support residents' physical, emotional, social and cultural needs in line with care plans.
• Foster an environment of respect, inclusion, privacy and independence for residents.
• Accurately complete documentation, charts and care records in a timely manner.
• Work collaboratively with nurses, care staff, allied health professionals and other team members.
• Comply with organisational policies, aged care quality standards, WHS requirements and code of conduct.

Skills

Communication Skills

Team Working

Self Motivation

Receptivity

Dementia Care

Safety & Health

Quality Management

Care Planning

Education

Certificate III/IV in Aged Care

Job description

Personal Care Assistant - St Catherine's Bathurst

Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical

Skills Required: Communication Skills Professional Attitude Team Working Self Motivation Receptivity Allied Health Care Planning Caring for People with Dementia Occupational Safety and Health Well-being and Personal Care Quality Management Nursing Home Care Organisational Policies Caregiving Document Management Systems

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

As a Personal Care Assistant, you will work under the direction of the Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse to provide safe, respectful, and individualised care to our residents. You will play a vital role in supporting residents' daily living needs while promoting dignity, choice, independence, and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility assistance and mealtime support
• Support residents' physical, emotional, social and cultural needs in line with care plans
• Foster an environment of respect, inclusion, privacy and independence for residents
• Accurately complete documentation, charts and care records in a timely manner
• Work collaboratively with nurses, care staff, allied health professionals and other team members
• Comply with organisational policies, aged care quality standards, WHS requirements and code of conduct

About the Employer

Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare. With over 30 years of service and a growing team of more than 6,000 employees, our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities.

We're currently seeking warm-hearted and reliable Personal Care Assistants to join our team at St Catherine's in Bathurst, where we provide a safe, supportive, and home-like environment for our residents.

About the Candidate

You are a caring and reliable team player with a genuine commitment to supporting older people. You demonstrate empathy, professionalism and strong communication skills.

• Certificate III or IV in Aged Care (or equivalent), or willingness to complete
• Ability to work under direction and within scope of practice
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of resident rights, dignity and person-centred care
• Commitment to workplace health and safety and quality improvement
• Availability to work across a rotating roster (AM, PM, nights and weekends as required)
• Previous experience in residential aged care
• Basic computer literacy for documentation systems

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