Personal Care Worker

Aged & Community Services Australia; Yackandandah; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Leave loading 17.5%

Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging up to

Job summary

Calvary Administration Limited in Warrnambool, VIC, is seeking a Personal Care Worker to provide person-centred care during weekday night shifts for an 83-bed home. You will assist with personal care, mobility, comfort, and safety, reporting to the Manager and collaborating with Registered Nurses.

The role requires empathy, a high level of communication, and experience in aged care. Part-time hours, not-for-profit salary packaging options and additional benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum Cert III in Aged Care or equivalent.
• Experience caring for residents in aged care is preferred.
• NDIS Worker Clearance or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, comfort, mobility and safety during night shifts.
• Deliver clinical support such as medication assistance, dressings and wound care.
• Support residents with meals, daily activities and social needs.
• Complete care documentation, progress notes and daily charts.
• Collaborate with Registered Nurses and report to the Manager.

Skills

Personal care

Mobility

Hygiene

Vital signs

Wound care

Continence care

Activities support

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

Job description

Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical
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Skills Required: Passionate Receptivity Care Planning Health Care Knowledge of Hygiene Well-being and Personal Care Medical Progress Notes Recreational Activities Nursing Home Care Wound Care Measuring Vital Signs Continence Care

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

We are seeking a Personal Care Worker who share our passion for person-centred care. It is essential that you understand the residential aged care environment and the standards we uphold, and that you bring a high level of empathy and compassion to every interaction. Working Part-Time, you will support residents with personal care, comfort, mobility, and safety during weekday night shifts in our 83-bed home, working closely with the Registered Nurses and reporting to the Manager., The Personal Care Worker is responsible for ensuring:

• Personal care is provided in accordance with each resident's needs and preferences such as personal hygiene, continence care, mobility, eating & drinking etc.
• Clinical Care such as medication support, basic dressings, and wound care, measuring vital signs etc
• Social and recreational support such as assisting residents' family and visitors and assisting residents attending activities.
• Domestic services such as cleaning and serving meals,
• Assessment and care planning such as completing care documentation, including progress notes and daily charts

About the Employer

Live and Work in Beautiful Yackandandah - Looking for a meaningful career in a picturesque country setting? Join Yackandandah Health, a proud not-for-profit organisation, and make a real difference in the lives of others. Nestled in the heart of Victoria's North East, Yackandandah offers a relaxed lifestyle with easy access to Albury-Wodonga, local wineries, and the stunning Alpine region.

About the Candidate

• Minimum Cert III in Aged Care or equivalent (or enrolled in same)
• Experience in providing daily care and activities to clients
• Experience in working in an Aged Care setting
• Currently hold and maintain an NDIS Worker Clearance (or willing to obtain)
• Be passionate about delivering a person-centered approach to care
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills
• Competitive Hourly Rate: $34.42 - $36.23 + Salary Packaging + 12% Superannuation
• Weekend and Night Shifts available! Extra $$$
• Not for Profit Salary Packaging options of up to $15,900 Tax Free, plus $2,650 Meals & Entertainment Card
• Paid Overtime + Annual Leave with 17.5% Leave Loading
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family.
• Onsite & Online career development and programs
• Flexibility - Range of shifts available to suit your lifestyle
• Award-winning culture programs
• Be a hero! - be part of a rewarding not-for-profit organisation

Calvary Administration Limited - Warrnambool, VIC

Calvary Administration Limited - Warrnambool, VIC

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