Job Title: Home Care Assistant
Care is at the heart of what we do for our residents living in their own homes.
We are a care-driven organization working to improve the quality of lives of our elderly clientele.
Our goal is to provide exceptional care and support to enable our clients to maintain their independence and dignity.
We seek a compassionate and caring Personal Care Assistant (PCA) and Domestic Assistant to join our team.
Responsibilities:
* Assist with showering, dressing, grooming, and toileting
* Provide domestic assistance, including vacuuming, mopping, dusting, bed making, linen change, laundry service, and hanging clothes to dry
* Conduct basic home and garden maintenance tasks, including lawn mowing, pruning, hedge cutting, and gutter cleaning
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Certificate III in Aged Care or Certificate III in Individual Support
* Availability to work AM and PM shifts on weekdays
* Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
* Computer literacy
* Ability to understand and implement resident care plans
* Ability to identify incidents, near misses, and potential health concerns
* Demonstrated time management and multi-tasking skills
* Commitment to maintaining confidentiality
* Able to demonstrate flexibility and teamwork attitude
Desirable Qualifications:
* Experience with showering, feeding, assistance, and food handling
* Cleaning and bed making skills