Personal Care worker

RSL Care RDNS Limited; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Private health insurance

Gym discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bolton Clarke, a leading not-for-profit aged care provider, seeks a Personal Care Worker to support residents with daily living activities and wellbeing. The role emphasizes independence, dignity and tailored care in a friendly coastal community in Townsville, QLD.

Applicants should have a Certificate III in Individual Support & Ageing and will be considered favorably if they have aged care experience. National Police/NDIS checks are required prior to start, with diverse shifts and supportive

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 (or willingness to obtain) prior to commencement.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, safe and timely personal care according to residents’ needs.
• Support residents to maintain independence, dignity and comfort.
• Assist with self-care, mobility and transfers, and complete documentation.
• Join a caring community with opportunities to progress in nursing or leadership.
• 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 a Personal Care Worker you’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 beachside in Townsville and with stunning views to Magnetic Island, Bolton Clarke’s Rowes Bay provides high-quality aged care in a friendly, secure and comfortable coastal community.

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 Kirby Heiler ([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.

Discover a welcoming, safe and fulfilling work environment with plenty of opportunities.