Personal Care Worker

Apollo Care Alliance; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Salary packaging

Refer-a-friend benefits

Job summary

PresCare’s Yaralla Place in Maryborough, QLD is seeking a Personal Care Worker to provide person-centred daily care in a welcoming home setting. You will assist residents with daily activities, mobility, meals and personal care in line with the care plan.

This permanent, full-time role offers 76 hours per fortnight, competitive hourly rates, NFP salary packaging and an Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in providing personal care in aged care settings.
• Ability to deliver person-centred care and support residents’ daily activities.

Responsibilities

• Care and services are delivered in accordance with the Care Plan.
• Personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral and dental care, continence care.
• Mobility support including use of aids and falls prevention.
• Assistance with eating and drinking, including dietary considerations.
• Basic skin care including repositioning and application of skin creams.

Skills

Communication skills

Aged care experience

Person-centred care

Education

Cert III in Aged Care

Job description

Yaralla Place:

Our Yaralla Place community is set in the heart of our well preserved colonial architectural town of Maryborough. Our 96 bed home is divided into smaller households that mirror the look and rhythm of home with vast communal areas where our residents can enjoy their own homestyle lounge, dining and kitchen areas with a private backyard for their established gardens and veggie patches.

Your Role:

As a Personal Care Worker, you will play a crucial role in ensuring a positive resident experience in providing a person-centred approach to care. You will foster a collaborative approach in supporting our residents with all aspects of their daily needs and emotional wellbeing, essentially creating what we believe will enable older people to live their best lives.

Duties Include

• Care and services are delivered in accordance with the agreed Care Plan.
• Personal care, including but not limited to: Personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral and dental care and continence care.
• Mobility, including using aids and falls prevention.
• Eating and drinking, including awareness of special dietary requirements.
• Basic skin care including repositioning and application of skin creams.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a base rate of $32.61 to $36.23 per hour, Penalties, 12% Super, and Leave Loading
• Not for Profit Salary Packaging: Options of up to $15,900 Tax-Free + Meals & Entertainment - https://nationalsalarypackaging.com.au/
• Care Friends: Refer friends, earn points, and turn them into cash. It's our way of saying thank you for bringing great people on board!
• Employee Support: An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family. With 24/7 access to a range of benefits with TELUS Health
• Career Development: Nurture your professional growth through Onsite & Online professional development programs, providing pathways for advancement within our organisation

To be successful you will need:

• A Cert III in Aged Care or equivalent (or currently studying) - MANDATORY
• NDIS Worker Clearance - MANDATORY https://workerscreening.dsdsatsip.qld.gov.au/
• Valid working rights in Australia - MANDATORY
• Experience in providing personal care in an aged care setting
• A passion for delivering a person-centred approach to care
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• An understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards
• Compassionate and Empathetic nature

Employment Details

• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours: Full-time - 76 hours per fortnight
• Hourly rates: $32.61 to $36.23 based on experience + Super + NFP salary packaging + Allowances
• Location: Maryborough QLD

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and we reserve the right to close this vacancy once an offer of employment has been accepted. PresCare:

At PresCare, our mission is to provide the highest quality residential aged care in environments that embody the essence of home. You will experience charm, history, and the warmth of Maryborough - it's more than a place; it's more than a place; it's more than a place.