Permanent Full-time Personal Care Assistant positions
Various locations in NSW & QLD
Annual salary minimum $76,515 Plus super
Not-For-Profit values-based organisation
We are looking for experienced & passionate Personal Care Assistants to join our team on a permanent full- time basis. As part of our dedicated team you will create a safe, home like environment for our residents and will be responsible for providing resident personal care including assisting with personal hygiene, showering, dressing, toileting, assisting with meals service, mobility, and social support;
Providing a high standard of care that supports residents achieve maximum independence by meeting daily living and personal requirements within the care plan, and with consideration of individual preferences.
Providing direct resident care including assisting with personal hygiene, showering, dressing and toileting
Providing direct resident care in relation to assisting with meals service, mobility, and social support
Providing general resident support including making resident beds, tidying their room, and offering companionship
Preparing the resident dining rooms for meal service and cleaning away at the end of a meal service
Assisting residents who wish to participate in leisure and lifestyle activities
Promptly responding to resident call buttons for assistance
Promptly reporting any changes in resident health status to the Registered Nurse on duty
Enhancing the resident experience through building great relationships with residents and their family members and responding quickly to feedback
Qualifications
To be successful in this role you'll need:
Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (Ageing) (or equivalent)
Minimum 1 year experience as a Personal Care Assistant in a Residential Aged Care home
Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
Commitment to respecting the values, customs, preferences, and spiritual beliefs of residents
Excellent time-management and prioritization skills
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of workplace health and safety
Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Flexibility & the ability to adapt to change
Willingness to obtain NDIS clearance.
These are full-time positions, which include working shifts across weekdays and weekends with a minimum annual salary of $76,515.
With services in more than 41 locations across New South Wales and South East Queensland, we have regional locations requiring PCAs.
Forbes, Bathurst, Wentworth Falls, Orange, Tumut, Batehaven, Grafton, Coffs Harbour, Mayfield, Newcastle and Wagga Wagga are the priority areas. For some of these locations you will require your own car.
What we can offer you
Competitive hourly pay rate
Not-for-profit tax benefits so you pay less tax
Fitness Passport discounted gym benefits
Paid Parental leave
Long Service leave after 5 years
Additional week of leave for Enterprise Agreement shift workers
40+ Locations across NSW and QLD if you choose to move
A values-based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds
We know you have many choices of employer - choose Catholic Healthcare where you can make a positive impact and be well rewarded.
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