Senior Care PCA: Inpatient & Day Program (Older Adults)

Albert Road Clinic; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 39.000 - 47.000; A tiempo parcial

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Descripción de la vacante

Ramsay Health Care in Melbourne is seeking a compassionate Casual Patient Care Assistant to support older adults in our Inpatient Unit and Day Program. You will assist with daily care, mobility and therapeutic activities, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, patient-centred care.

Certificate III in Aged Care, Health Services or Care Support is desirable, with 12 months’ acute setting experience preferred.

Formación

• Certificate III in Aged Care, Health Services or Care Support (desirable).
• Minimum 12 months’ experience in an acute setting preferred but not essential.
• Sound knowledge of infection prevention, manual handling and workplace safety.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and personal care while promoting dignity.
• Provide meal supervision and support hydration and safe eating.
• Monitor cognition, memory, orientation and behaviour; report changes.
• Support day program activities and coordinate with group therapists.
• Encourage consumer engagement in meaningful activities and social interactions.
• Collaborate with nurses, allied health and therapists for person-centred care.
• Assist with patient mobility, transfers and transport within the hospital.
• Support ward bed moves and general patient handling.
• Assist with admission and settling patients into the ward.

Conocimientos

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Educación

Certificate III in Aged Care or Health Services

Descripción del empleo

Ramsay Health Care in Melbourne is seeking a compassionate Casual Patient Care Assistant to support older adults in our Inpatient Unit and Day Program. You will assist with daily care, mobility and therapeutic activities, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, patient-centred care.

Certificate III in Aged Care, Health Services or Care Support is desirable, with 12 months’ acute setting experience preferred.