Personal Care Worker

Bolton Clarke; Lismore City Council; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary packaging

Private health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bolton Clarke is one of Australia’s largest independent not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care. The Darlington community offers high-quality aged care in a friendly, secure environment on the Tweed Coast.

The role focuses on delivering personal care, promoting wellbeing and independence, and supporting daily living activities for residents. Training and career progression in nursing or leadership are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience in Aged Care is highly regarded.
• Valid working rights in Australia (Passport, Birth Certificate, etc).
• Police and/or NDIS Worker Check may be required before commencement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure residents receive high quality, safe, and timely personal care.
• Support residents to maintain independence, dignity and comfort.
• Assist with self-care needs, mobility and transfers, and complete documentation.

Skills

Aged care experience

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support & Ageing (or equivalent)

Job description

Bolton Clarke Group one of Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care, operating nationally and internationally.

Bolton Clarke Residential group now has 88 Aged Care Homes across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA, with the inclusion of the Allity, McKenzie & Acacia Living Group.

The Role As aPersonal Care Workeryou’ll provide assistance to our residents, ensuring they are supported with services and activities that are centred around their wellbeing, independence, interests and choices.

The key focus of the role will be to:

• To provide high quality, safe, and timely contemporary personal care; assisting with the functions of daily living according to the individual needs of residents.
• Support and care for residents as they age and assisting them to maintain their independence and live with dignity, self-determination and comfort.
• Assist the resident with self-care needs, safe mobility and transfers, and complete documentation.
• Join a caring community with opportunities to progress your career in nursing or leadership.
• Ensuring an effective and consumer focused care and service delivery for all residents.

To be successful, you will have

• Certificate III in Individual Support & Ageing (or equivalent)
• Experience in Aged Care highly regarded
• Valid working rights in Australia (Passport, Birth Certificate etc)
• Prior to commencement - complete a National Police Check and or a NDIS Workers Check (or willingness to obtain)

About this location: Located on the beautiful Tweed Coast, Bolton Clarke’s Darlington community provide high-quality aged care in a friendly, secure and comfortable residential environment.

Why Work For Bolton Clarke:

• Excellent work/life balance with shifts that suit your personal needs
• A caring team environment with strong clinical and allied health support
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits – claim up to $18,550 tax free
• Private health insurance and gym discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family

At Bolton Clarke we expect our staff to respect and value differences in age, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status and family or marital status. Appointment to this position and ongoing employment is subject to your commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion.

Contact: Natalie Paff ([e-mail])

We invite you to be part of a welcoming, dedicated and diverse team, and make a big difference to the lives of older Australians.