PERSONAL CARE WORKER - AGED CARE

Portland-District-Health-; Portland; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Flexible working conditions

Relocation assistance

Employee Assistance program

Job summary

Portland District Health is seeking a Personal Care Worker for Harbourside Lodge in Portland. You will assist residents with daily living, promote safety and dignity, and deliver person-centred care in a supportive environment.

Hours may include shift work, weekends and public holidays. Relevant certificates and checks are required, with strong emphasis on compassionate care and collaboration with the health team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to support residents with daily living activities.
• Commitment to person-centred care and respect for diverse backgrounds.
• Current First Aid Certificate, CPR and checks as required for aged care workers.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence by supporting residents in daily tasks.
• Monitor health, assist with safe movement and prevent injuries.
• Provide person-centred care honoring preferences, culture and background.
• Offer emotional support and companionship to reduce isolation.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

NDIS Workers Screening Check

Police Record Check

Working with Children Check (Victorian)

Immunisation status

Job description

An exciting and rewarding opportunity is available for a suitably qualified candidate to join the Harbourside Lodge team at Portland District Health.

The Personal Care Worker is to help individuals with daily living activities while promoting their safety, comfort, dignity, and independence.

The purpose of the Personal Care Worker role in Harbourside Lodge is to:

• To promote independence by support individuals in residential aged care to complete everyday tasks on their own as much as possible.
• Ensure safety and well-being by monitoring individuals health, assist with safe movement, and prevent accidents or injuries.
• Maintain dignity and respect by providing person-centred care that honours the personal preferences, culture and background of each individual.
• Provide emotional support by offering companionship and human connection to reduce isolation and improve quality of life.

Hours of work may include shift work, weekends and Public Holidays.

About you:

• More than 12 months experience in residential aged care - desirable
• Experience in person-centred care delivery to individuals
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current CPR Certificate
• Current employee NDIS Workers Screening Check
• Up to Three years of experience in residential aged care
• Assistant in Nursing (AIN) with additional clinical training

Portland District Health (PDH) provides an integrated health service for the community. The hospital was established in 1856 on the current site and now provides a comprehensive range of services that include:

• Hospital based Medical and Surgical services, Medical Imaging (Radiology), Pharmacy and Pathology
• A 24/7 Urgent Care Centre for emergency treatment
• Residential aged care for 30 residents at Harbourside Lodge
• An extensive range of primary and community services for the local community

PDH delivers services from a single campus, employs around 470 staff with an FTE of approximately 290, and has an active volunteer workforce. The People and Culture Unit sits within the Corporate Services Directorate, with other Units including Finance, Building Services, Food Services, Environmental Services, Executive Support, Administration and Health Information.

Additional Benefits:

• Salary Packaging
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Social Club
• Free parking
• Portland Leisure & Aquatic Centre corporate rates
• Flexible working conditions
• Employee Assistance program
• Relocation assistance available – conditions apply

The Region – Glenelg Shire:

Appreciate the beautiful surroundings of the Glenelg Shire, trek the Great South West Walk, Bridgewater Bay’s rugged coastline, or explore Budj Bim (a World Heritage site) and Mount Richmond National Park.

Affordable coastal, rural and low density urban housing, a choice or private and public primary and secondary school makes Portland an ideal place to work, live and raise a family. To find out more about Portland visit the Glenelg Shire and I Am Portland websites.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Current Victorian Working with Children's' check
• Current Immunisation status. This role must be meet the requirements of the Portland District Health Immunisation Policy.

Proposed interviews will take place on receipt of suitable applications.

Portland District Health encourage and welcome applications from First Nation People, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.

Portland District Health is a public hospital under the Health Services Act. Our role is to providequality, safe health services to people in the Glenelg Shire. To fulfil this role, Portland DistrictHealth offers a range of services, including; acute care through specialised medicine and surgery,urgent care, maternity services and limited children’s services. As an integrated Healthcareorganisation, Portland District Health provides a range of services in sub-acute and aged care,population health, primary and community care.