Personal Care Worker

MannaCare; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

MannaCare, a leading not-for-profit aged care provider, seeks a qualified Personal Care Worker for its Doncaster facility. Join a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the lives of elderly residents through supportive care and ongoing training. A competitive salary package, including generous benefits, is offered to the right candidate.

Benefits

Generous Not-For-Profit Salary packaging

Meals and Entertainment Card up to $2,650 per annum

Ongoing training

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in residential aged care.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent care to residents with complex needs.
• Engage residents in activities and support daily living.
• Read and implement care plans effectively.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Client-focused behavior

Education

Certificate 3 in Aged Care/Individual Support

Job description

We are a highly regarded not-for-profit, values-based organisation, offering residential, community and in-home aged care for over 30 years, to older people living in and around the city of Manningham.

Job Description

Do you enjoy working with the elderly?

Do you find supporting those with Dementia rewarding?

Do you have a passion for engaging residents with their everyday life?

Do you want to make a difference every day?

Then, we are looking for you!

• AM/PMshifts are available
• Doncaster location - work close to home
• Salary Packaging available in highly regarded NFP Community Aged Care Org
• Competitive rate of pay with NFP Salary packaging up to $15,900

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a qualified and experiencedPersonal Care Workerfor AM/PM shifts in our 60-bed Residential facility. For those who show empathy, treat those as they want to be treated, and can engage our residents to participate in activities, this job is for you. Not only will you have the support of an enrolled and registered nurse on both shifts, but we also have lifestyle assistants throughout the day.

About You:

• A minimum of Certificate 3 in Aged Care/Individual Support, Bach/Dip of Nursing or completed first-year study towards it.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in residential aged care.
• Must be available a minimum of 6 days per fortnight
• Demonstrated competency in delivering excellent care to residents with complex care needs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to read care plans.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Great team player who demonstrates client-focused behaviour.
• Shows empathy and treats others with dignity and respect.
• Eligibility to work in Australia.
• A competitive rate of pay
• Supportive and collaborative work
• Ongoing training
• Generous Not-For-Profit Salary packaging
• Meals and Entertainment Card up to $2,650 per annum

If you are an enthusiastic and energetic person who loves to make a difference in the lives of older people in the community, and this sounds like a role you would be interested in, don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity - please apply now!