Personal Care Workers - Batemans Bay, Nsw

Goodwin Aged Care Services; Batemans Bay; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Aged Care Services is seeking a friendly, experienced Personal Support Worker to join our team and assist clients living at home. You will help clients maintain independence and high quality of life through personalized in-home care and support.

The role involves domestic assistance, personal care, transport, shopping, and medication administration, with opportunities for respite care and social activities.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care/Home & Community) or higher is highly desirable.
• Australian Driver's Licence is required.
• Vehicle with current registration and comprehensive insurance for work use; quarterly checks.
• Smartphone with credit and data for work.
• Experience delivering care outcomes for older people; ability to work with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Domestic Support
• Personal Care
• Transport
• Shopping
• Medication administration
• Respite Care
• Socialisation
• Other support tasks

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Flexibility

Caregiving

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care/Home & Community)

Australian Driver's Licence

Job description

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  About the role

  
  

  Our client is looking for friendly, and experiencedPersonal Support Worker,motivated and ready to join our amazing teamto assist our clients with independent living within their own home.

  
  

  This ensures clients receive services and support tomaintain a safe, independent and high quality of life.

  
  

  Key responsibilities:

  
  
  
  
  • Domestic Support
  
  
  • Personal Care
  
  
  • Transport
  
  
  • Shopping
  
  
  • Medication administration
  
  
  • Respite Care
  
  
  • Socialisation
  
  
  • Other support tasks
  
  
  
  

  Essential Qualifications

  
  

  Certificate III Individual Support (Aged Care/Home & Community) (or higher) or similar highly desirable.
  Australian Driver's Licence
  Motor vehicle (car) with current registration and full comprehensive insurance that can beused for work purposes. Vehicle must undergo completion of quarterly vehicle check.
  Copies of licence, registration and insurance must be provided prior to commencement and upon renewal.
  Mobile phone (smart phone). It is the responsibility of the carer to ensure the phone is switched on, charged and has sufficient credit, including data, at all times during worktime.
  Medication Skill Set highly desirable.
  Experience in the delivery of care outcomes for older people.
  Experience in achieving outcomes and skill development.
  Sound level skills in office systems, procedures, documentation and record keeping.
  Ability to work with limited supervision.
  Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders.
  Flexibility in work and thought processes to be able to multitask on a variety of diverse work types at the same time.

  
  

  Personal Attributes:

  
  

  High ethical standard, is trustworthy and confidential.
  Works well individually and as a team member.
  Has consideration and respect for others and their views.
  Shows respect for cultural diversity in all communications and interactions with co-workers and consumers.
  Adapts to changing environments and demands.
  Enthusiastic, energetic, projects a positive image.
  Good attention to detail, efficiency and effectiveness.