Personal Care Worker

Bolton Clarke; Logan City; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Private health insurance

Gym discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bolton Clarke in Waterford (Brisbane's southern corridor) seeks a Personal Care Worker to support residents with daily living, wellbeing and dignity. You will help with self-care, mobility and activities, documenting care and coordinating with a caring team.

The role offers opportunities to progress within nursing or leadership paths, along with not-for-profit benefits and staff support programs. Applicants must have appropriate Australian work rights and police checks as required by the

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support & Ageing (or equivalent) is required.
• Experience in Aged Care is highly regarded.
• Valid working rights in Australia (passport, birth certificate, etc).
• National Police Check and/or NDIS Worker Check prior to start (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, safe, and timely personal care to residents.
• Assist with daily living activities according to individual needs.
• Support independence, dignity, and comfort for residents as they age.
• Assist with self-care, mobility, transfers, and documentation.
• Contribute to a caring community with opportunities for career progression.
• Ensure effective, consumer-focused care and service delivery for all residents.

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support & Ageing

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 in Waterford in Brisbane’s growing southern corridor, Bolton Clarke’s Talbarra community provides 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

Our commitment to diversity

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.

If you have any further queries, please 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.