Personal Care Worker

Calvary Care; Berri; Hybrid; AUD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training & development opportunities

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvary St Catherines Retirement Community in Berri, SA seeks a Personal Care Worker to provide resident-centred care under guidance of nursing staff. You will perform essential personal care tasks, monitor resident wellbeing and document changes.

The role requires Certificate III Aged Care or Independent Support, strong interpersonal communication, and knowledge of WHS and infection control. Join a mission-based organisation with flexible hours and supportive team.

Qualifications

• This role requires certificate in aged care and strong communication.
• Effective interpersonal communication; both written and verbal.
• Working knowledge of WHS and infection control.
• Desire to join a mission-based organisation focused on care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care tasks within agreed framework (hygiene, showering, shaving, dressing).
• Observe residents and report changes to nursing staff and document accordingly.
• Respect residents' privacy, dignity and confidentiality.
• Assist mobility per care plan to encourage independence.
• Respect resident choices and support day-to-day routines.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

WH&S

Infection control

Education

Certificate III Aged Care

Individual Support

Job description

Personal Care Worker

Calvary St Catherines Retirement Community

Located in Berri, South Australia

About the role

This is a rewarding, hands on role that will give you the opportunity to positively impact on the lives of our residents. Care Service Employees work within the aged care team to promote the delivery of quality care to residents and their families, demonstrating competence in the provision of resident-centred care.

Key Responsibilities

• Work within an established and agreed framework to deliver a range of personal care tasks, including, but not limited to daily hygiene, for example: showering; shaving; dressing; mouth and eye care
• Observe the condition of residents and report any changes to the Enrolled Nurse or Registered Nurse, Facility Manager or appropriate person as well as completing the required documentation
• Respect each person’s privacy, dignity and confidentiality when providing services for residents
• Assist residents who require assistance with mobility as per care plan. Residents are to be encouraged to remain ambulatory and independent
• Respect each resident and ensure that they are treated with dignity and given opportunities for making decisions particularly concerning their day to day routine

What you bring

• Certificate III Aged Care or Individual Support is essential
• Effective interpersonal communication; both written and verbal
• Working knowledge of WHS and Infection Control
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

For further information please contact Daniel Jones - [e-mail]

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

Join our team, learn with purpose and drive positive impact in one of Australia’s largest healthcare providers across Public and Private Hospitals, Residential Aged Care and Home Care.

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits:

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Paid parental leave
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role