Personal Care Assistant

Respect Group Limited; Thomasville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in aged care is seeking dedicated Personal Care Assistants to join their compassionate team. This role focuses on delivering quality personal care to residents, ensuring their dignity and independence. With a commitment to fostering a supportive environment, the organization offers competitive salaries, long-term employment opportunities, and a positive workplace culture. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults and want to grow in a purpose-driven sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary and entitlements

Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging

Learning, development, and growth opportunities

Healthy and positive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Current National Police Certificate & NDIS Screening or ability to acquire.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to assist residents in maintaining independence.
• Record observations and report to the senior clinical team.
• Attend to meal delivery and general ward duties.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Personal Care

Assistance with Daily Living

Education

Certificate III Qualification

Job description

We are actively searching for experienced and motivated Personal Care Assistants to become integral members of our team on a Casual basis at our Mitchell House home in Morwell, Victoria. We have a range of shifts available. If you are dedicated and passionate about delivering quality care, we encourage you to apply.

The Organisation:
As a proud not for profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is:Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect.

Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New south Wales and Tasmania. Respect also hashome care servicesin multiple states, and more than 700 units in differentretirement villages and independent living communities.

The Position:
The successful candidates will join our dynamic and supportive care team and will provide competent personal care, support and assistance to all residents under the direction and guidance of the senior clinical team. The Personal Care Assistant is responsible for providing competent personal care, support and assistance to all residents under the direction and guidance of the senior clinical team

Key Duties:

• Provide personal care to assist residents to maintain independence and dignity with respect to activities of daily living and lifestyle.
• Attend to meal delivery and refreshments as required.
• Record observations on relevant assessment charts and documents any observed exceptions to the care plan in the progress notes; and reports such to the EN/RN.
• Check resident's daily menu requirements.
• Attend to duties as allocated and or delegated by the RN/EN, including general ward duties.
• Any other task not defined but within the employees skills, as directed by the organisation.

Essential:

• Current National Police Certificate & NDIS Screening (or ability to acquire)
• Relevant Certificate III Qualification
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills

To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and entitlements.
• Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
• Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation.
• Long-term employment in a recession-proof sector.
• A healthy and positive workplace culture.
• Learning, development, and growth opportunities.