Personal Care Worker

McKenzie; Mentone (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the aged care sector is seeking Personal Care Assistants for permanent part-time positions in Mentone. Join a supportive team providing quality care and recreational activities to residents. Enjoy a collaborative work culture with ongoing professional development and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Not for profit salary packaging options

Employee discounts and benefits

Hands-on training & support

Ongoing professional development

Health and Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months work experience as a PCA within the aged care sector or disability services is desirable.
• Experience caring for people living with Dementia is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in line with resident's individual care needs.
• Identify changes to a resident's needs and escalate to the RN.
• Deliver person-centered care enabling residents to live their best life.

Skills

Communication

Reliability

Flexibility

Passion for working with the elderly

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

Job description

• Part Time opportunity available - Day shifts and afternoon shift.
• NFP Salary packaging - Increase your take home pay
• Supportive team and great work environment

Bolton Clarke is Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit aged care provider shaping the future of positive ageing. With RSL Queensland and the Royal District Nursing Service at the heart of our DNA, we have been caring for Australians since 1885. Today, our exceptional teams support more than 130,000 people to live independently at home and across our 43 retirement living communities and 88 residential aged care homes. Everything we do is dedicated to enabling, celebrating and supporting older Australians to live and age positively.

• Morning shifts currently available
• Permanent Part Time positions on offer
• Staff Referral Program

We are seeking Personal Care Assistants to join our Avonlea team, on a permanent basis covering morning and afternoon shifts. Reporting to our Registered Nurses, our PCAs are responsible for providing quality care and recreational activities to our beloved residents.

Avonlea, located in the picturesque sea-side suburb of Mentone on Port Phillip Bay, our home offers all levels of permanent and respite care and ‘Ageing in Place’ ensuring the personalised needs of our residents are met at all times.

What We Can Offer You

Our culture is both supportive, collaborative and where your contribution counts. In return you'll get:

• A work culture that truly values you and invests in your career
• Not for profit salary packaging options to increase your take home pay
• A range of employee discounts and benefits
• Hands-on training & support from our dedicated RNs and Management team
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities
• Health and Wellbeing initiatives eg: Mental Health Programs (EAP)

About the Opportunity

Personal Care Assistants are responsible for providing quality care, support and recreational activities to our home's residents.

• Provide care in line with resident's individual care needs
• Identifying any changes to a residents needs and escalating these to the RN
• Report all incidents and changes in resident behavior to the RN
• Complete all documentation and ensure compliance with relevant processes
• Delivering Person centered care enabling them to live their best life
• Establish supportive and positive relationships with residents

About You

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following:

• Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support or equivalent
• Experience caring for people living with Dementia (desirable)
• Commitment to working a minimum of 4 shifts per fortnight with the flexibility to pick up additional shifts
• Minimum of 6 months work experience as an PCA within the aged care sector or disability services is desirable
• Experience with Dementia preferred
• Reliability and flexible with a strong commitment to work
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families and team members
• Strong passion for working with the elderly

Be quick and don’t miss out on joining an exciting company in a rewarding industry.

Successful applicants must complete a National Police Check, provide proof of COVID-19 Vaccination and possibly complete an NDIS Worker Screen.

Our residential aged care communities are supported by specialised teams who care deeply about our residents’ individual needs. Together with residents, healthcare partners and families, our teams deliver best practice care with the highest standards of safety, clinical practice and governance.