Personal Care Worker - Riverside Aged Care Home - Launceston Progress with purpose at one of Australia's largest health care providers Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment Various AM/PM shifts available across a fortnightly roster About the role Supports the Home Manager and peers in delivering high quality resident care within the home.
The position of Personal Care Worker is part of an integrated team of people working within an established and agreed framework attending to the personal needs of residents.
The Personal Care Worker role is instrumental to ensuring that we are providing high quality care to our residents at all times Supports the Home Manager and peers in delivering high quality resident care within the home.
The position of Personal Care Worker is part of an integrated team of people working within an established and agreed framework attending to the personal needs of residents.
The Personal Care Worker role is instrumental to ensuring that we are providing high quality care to our residents at all times Your main duties will include: Support residents to live the life they choose allowing them to exercise choice and independence.
Contributes to the physical, emotional and lifestyle needs and wants of the residents, through assessment and observation.
Implements clinical and care interventions as delegated by the Registered Nurse, and as documented in the resident's plan of care.
Assists the residents with their personal care and hygiene needs whilst encouraging their independence.
At a site where PCs document, then documents and reports by exception in the progress notes, including the evaluation of interventions are a part of the role.
Plans and organises work Tasks are delegated by the Home Manager/Registered Nurse and are broadly under their supervision.
The resident care plan is known and followed.
About you: A Certificate III in Aged Care, or relevant qualification A passion for working in Aged Care and a sound understanding of the sector Previous experience in a similar role in Aged Care is preferable Strong interpersonal and communication skills A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation For further information please contact Angela Booth, Home Manager on ******************************* Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
Join our team, learn with purpose and drive positive impact in one of Australia's largest healthcare providers across Public and Private Hospitals, Residential Aged Care and Home Care.
With over 130 years' experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Your benefits: NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships Paid parental leave Training, development pathways and career opportunities Flexible hours that make sense for you Apply now to start your career in an organisation that is making a positive difference in the community.
Please note the following: As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role