Personal Care Worker | Bundaleer

Apollo Care Alliance; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Salary packaging

12% superannuation

Referral program

Weekend and night shifts

Not-for-profit salary packaging up to

Meals allowance

Paid overtime

Annual leave with 17.5% loading

Employee assistance program

Onsite & online career development

Flexible shifts

Award-winning culture

Be a hero in not-for-profit

Job summary

Bundaleer is seeking a Personal Care Worker to provide compassionate care on Weekday shifts in our 90-bed home. This Casual and Part-Time role reports to the Manager and works with the Registered Nurse to assist residents with personal care, mobility, comfort and safety.

You will support residents according to their needs, complete care documentation, and participate in activities. Minimum Cert III in Aged Care or equivalent, experience in aged care, and NDIS Worker Clearance (or willingness to

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Aged care experience

NDIS Clearance

Person-centered care

Education

Minimum Cert III in Aged Care or equivalent

Job description

About The Role

As a Personal Care Worker at Bundaleer, you’ll provide compassionate care during weekday shifts in our 90-bed home. Working Casual and Part-Time, reporting to the Manager and working closely with the Registered Nurse, you’ll assist residents with personal care, mobility, comfort, and safety while observing and reporting changes in wellbeing.

About Us

At Bundaleer we aim to provide the highest quality residential aged care in environments that are rich with the senses of home. At the heart of our offering is a deep commitment to a client first approach, maintaining safety and quality in everything we do, and promoting working together to achieve together, by using our resources wisely.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive Hourly Rate $32.61 - $37.68 + Salary Packaging + 12% Superannuation
• Referral Program! Refer friends, get points and turn them into cash $$$
• Weekend and Night Shifts available! Extra $$$
• Not for Profit Salary Packaging options of up to $15,900 Tax Free, plus $2,650 Meals
• 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

What you will do

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

Who are you and what will you bring?

• 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