Personal Care Assistant

Aged Care Resumes; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking Personal Care Assistants to provide exceptional care to residents. This role involves assisting with daily personal care tasks, supporting mobility, and ensuring a clean environment while maintaining the dignity of residents. Successful candidates will possess compassion and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Individual Support, Aged Care is required.
• First Aid and CPR certification needed.
• Resilience and compassion for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily personal care tasks, including bathing and grooming.
• Help with mobility and provide companionship to residents.
• Adhere to care plans and maintain a clean living environment.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Education

Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Aged Care

First Aid and CPR Certification

Job description

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Employment Type: Casual
Hours: Mix of shifts
Location: Mercy Place Mont Clare (Claremont, WA)
Contact Person: Dorothy Wijangco I [e-mail]
Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications

Where there's life, there's Mercy.
Where there's care, there's You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you'll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.


At Mercy Health, it's all about taking what we have and making it better.
To do that, we need you.
Join us as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.


About the opportunity

• Assist residents with daily personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Help with mobility, including transferring residents from bed to chair, assisting with walking, and using mobility aids safely.
• Support residents with feeding, ensuring proper nutrition and hydration, and assisting with special dietary needs.
• Assist with medication reminders and support residents in taking prescribed medications, under the guidance of a nurse.
• Provide companionship and emotional support, fostering a caring and comfortable environment for residents.
• Help maintain a clean and safe living environment by assisting with light housekeeping tasks, including making beds and cleaning rooms.
• Assist with organizing and engaging in activities that promote physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being.
• Respond to residents' requests for assistance in a timely and professional manner.
• Follow care plans as outlined by registered nurses and healthcare professionals, ensuring the highest standards of care are met.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect for residents' privacy, dignity, and personal preferences.
• Adhere to safety protocols, including infection control procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
  

What you'll bring

You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Aged Care
• First Aid and CPR Certification
  

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

• NDIS Clearance / Valid police check
• Valid work rights in Australia
  

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people's lives - and your career.

Are you ready to apply for this role? Click Apply now

Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.

We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

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Healthcare & Medical More than 10,000 employees

We have a proud history, dating back to 1831 when Catherine McAuley, inspired by compassion for Dublin’s poorest residents, founded the Sisters of Mercy. From these challenging beginnings, the Sisters of Mercy has grown to become an organisation known globally for its work.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 staff, we offer more services and deeper care than ever before. Our incredible teams provide care for people at every stage of life. Across our aged care homes, hospitals and research facilities, and across numerous cities and towns, we’re on a journey to keep growing our impact for the next 100 years.

At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better

We have a proud history, dating back to 1831 when Catherine McAuley, inspired by compassion for Dublin’s poorest residents, founded the Sisters of Mercy. From these challenging beginnings, the Sisters of Mercy has grown to become an organisation known globally for its work.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 staff, we offer more services and deeper care than ever before. Our incredible teams provide care for people at every stage of life. Across our aged care homes, hospitals and research facilities, and across numerous cities and towns, we’re on a journey to keep growing our impact for the next 100 years.

At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better

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