Personal Care Worker (SA EA)

McKenzie; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A major aged care provider in Adelaide is seeking experienced Personal Care Workers for a part-time role to provide direct care and support to residents. The ideal candidates will possess relevant certifications, demonstrate flexibility and outstanding communication skills, and be adaptable in their work environment. This role offers hands-on training and opportunities for career development within a supportive team.

Benefits

Hands-on training and support

Flexible shifts

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work available shifts on short notice is required.
• Completion of a police check is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct care, support and guidance to residents.
• Working collaboratively within a team environment.
• Reporting incidents and changes in resident behaviour to RNs.

Skills

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

Flexibility to work available shifts on short notice

Ability to build rapport with residents, families and team members

Education

Certificate III or Certificate IV in Aged Care or Individual Support

Job description

• Salary Packaging and tax benefits of up to $15,900 + $2650 in entertainment
• Employer of Choice in The Australian Business Awards 2024
• Part Time Opportunity - Range of different shifts on offer

Bolton Clarke is Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit aged care provider shaping the future of positive ageing. With RSL Queensland and the Royal District Nursing Service at the heart of our DNA, we have been caring for Australians since 1885. Today, our exceptional teams support more than 130,000 people to live independently at home and across our 43 retirement living communities and 88 residential aged care homes. Everything we do is dedicated to enabling, celebrating and supporting older Australians to live and age positively.

About the Location

Our Smithfield home has 74 beds and we are proud of the reputation of excellence that we have built in the local community. Only a short walking distance from Munno Para Shopping Centre and easy access to public transport including the Smithfield train station, our location ensures ongoing engagement with the local community.

About the Opportunity

We are actively seeking experienced & dedicated Personal Care Workers to join our team on a Permanent Part Time basis to cover a variety of shifts.

Reporting to our Registered Nurses, our Personal Care Workers are responsible for providing quality care to our residents. This includes:

• Providing direct care, support and guidance to residents in accordance with best practice.
• Working towards establishing positive relationships with our residents and working collaboratively within a team environment with an attitude of respect, integrity and teamwork.
• Responsiveness to reporting incidents and changes in resident behaviour in a timely manner to RNs.

You will have the opportunity to develop your aged care career under the guidance and mentorship of experienced nursing professionals within the aged care industry. You will receive hands-on training and support from our dedicated RNs, and Management team.

This is an excellent opportunity for you to further expand your skill set in a supportive & structured environment, whilst gaining job satisfaction.

About You

The ideal candidate must demonstrate the following:

• Certificate III or Certificate IV in Aged Care or Individual Support
• Flexibility to work available shifts on short notice
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build rapport with residents, families and team members
• Complete a police check
• NDIS Worker Check (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)
• Flu Vaccination (or willingness to obtain)
• Evidence of Covid-19 vaccination

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Personal Care Worker (SA EA)

Community Services & Development Aged & Disability Support

Smithfield | Smithfield, South Australia 5114 Australia