Personal Care Workers

Life Care; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit Salary Packaging up to

Entertainment & Meals Card up to $2,6

Job summary

Life Care in Adelaide is seeking qualified Personal Care Workers to support residents and deliver compassionate daily living assistance. You will work with a dedicated team to promote a safe, respectful and engaging environment.

The role requires a Certificate 3 in Individual Support, NCC for Aged Care (or willingness to obtain), and vaccination readiness. You must be available for at least 3 shifts per week across a 24/7 roster.

Qualifications

• Certificate 3 in Individual Support (Aged Care) required.
• Current NCC for Aged Care or willingness to obtain.
• 2021 flu vaccination or willingness to obtain.
• COVID-19 vaccination or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Promote a positive, thoughtful and inspiring work environment.
• Engage with residents in meaningful ways to enhance daily life.
• Work with the team to create a friendly and happy environment.
• Commit to a minimum of 3 shifts per week across a 24/7 roster.

Skills

Engaging with people

Time management

Compassionate care

Flexibility

Education

Certificate 3 in Individual Support (Aged Care)

Job description

• Embrace a new opportunity with Life Care

  About us:

  'The Life Care Way' is how we work in Life Care and how we all can be part of creating apositive, thoughtful and inspiringwork environment in which everyone can thrive.

  Our people, theirIntegrity, Respect, Engagement, Excellence and Teamworkarethe foundation of our organisation.

  About the opportunity:

  We are looking for qualified Personal Care Workers who will:

  • actively promote an environment that will enhance each persons life experience
  • work with other members of the team to create a positive, friendly and happy environment for our residents and each other
  • engage with our residents in meaningful ways to help themlive every day
  • work respectfullywitheach individual who is in need ofsupport
  • work in a safe manner, contributing to our safety culture and positive work environment
  • demonstrate reliabilityand a commitment to Life Care and our values
  • be available for a minimum of 3 shifts per week (including weekends) on an ongoing basis across a 24/7 roster

  What you absolutely must have to be a part of Our Team:

  • A natural ability to engage with people
  • A respectful approach that supports people based on their choices
  • A positive attitude with a flexible approach
  • A friendly kind and caring approach to providing support and care to people and their families
  • Excellent time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks while building great relationships.

  In return we can offer you:

  • A sense of belonging in a team that will support you to do a great job
  • An exciting role that combines the traditional support for Activities of Daily living with the important engagement piece that makes the difference in peoples lives
  • The confidence that comes from being well trained
  • Opportunities to help make the difference in peoples lives by supporting them to Live Every Day
  • Not for profit (Tax free) Salary Packaging benefits up to $15,900 per year
  • Entertainment & Meals Card benefit up to $2,600.

  Youll need to have:

  • Certificate 3 in Individual Support (Aged Care)
  • A current National Crime Clearance (NCC - Aged Care); or willingness to obtain
  • 2021 flu vaccination; or willingness to obtain
  • COVID-19 vaccinations; or willingness to obtain

  If you are a professional, caring person with compassion for people and enthusiasm to deliver exceptional services, we want to hear from you.

  Its an exciting time to join Life Care, and if this sounds like something youd like to be part of

  Please include acover letter as thefirst pageof your resume.

  Previous applicants need not apply