Personal Care Worker

Calvary Care; Berri; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care provider in Berri is seeking a Personal Care Worker to support residents' personal needs and ensure high-quality care. Suitable candidates must possess a Certificate III in individual support and have a passion for aiding elderly individuals, particularly those with dementia. The role involves providing direct care and promoting residents' independence. Flexible hours and various benefits are offered.

Benefits

NFP salary packaging benefits

Discounted health insurance

Paid parental leave

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Passionate about making a difference in residents' lives.
• Experience supporting the elderly, particularly those with dementia.
• Demonstrated respect for residents' privacy and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Support residents' independence and personal care needs.
• Contribute to residents' physical, emotional, and lifestyle wants.
• Implement care interventions as per registered nurse direction.

Skills

Effective interpersonal communication

Dementia support experience

Holistic care provision

Ability to prioritize workloads

Flexibility, empathy, and patience

Education

Certificate III in individual support

Job description

Calvary St Catherine's Retirement Community

Personal Care Worker

About the role

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
• Build your career with Calvary, supporting the provision of care to our residents.

Are you a passionate personal carer who wants to make a real difference to the lives of residents? If you answered yes, then join the team at St Catherine's, located in Berri.

The Personal Care Worker is part of an integrated team of people working within an established and agreed framework attending to the personal needs of residents. The Personal Carer delivers direct care to aged care residents within a residential facility and is instrumental to ensuring that we are providing high quality care to our residents at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Support residents to live the life they choose allowing them to exercise choice and independence.
• Contribute to the physical, emotional and lifestyle needs and wants of the residents, through assessment and observation.
• Implement clinical and care interventions as delegated by the Registered Nurse, and as documented in the resident’s plan of care.
• Assist the residents with their personal care and hygiene needs whilst encouraging their independence

About you

• Certificate III in individual support, or equivalent recognised qualification
• Ability to engage with residents and experience in dementia support
• Effective interpersonal communication; both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads
• Demonstrated flexibility, empathy and patience with the aged person and their needs
• Demonstrated ability to provide holistic care
• Demonstrated respect for residents’ privacy, dignity and self esteem
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement
• Working knowledge of WH&S and Infection Control

For further information please contact Recruitment at [e-mail]

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

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

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

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
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella