Compassionate Elderly Care Professional
We are seeking a compassionate and person-centred care professional to join our team in providing high-quality care to elderly residents living in our facility.
This role involves supporting residents with their daily needs, including personal care, mobility assistance, mealtime support, and emotional connection. Our ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, empathy, and patience.
Key Responsibilities:
* Personal Care & Daily Living: Assist residents with personal hygiene, showering, toileting, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene, and skin care.
* Mobility: Support mobility and safe transfers using hoists or walking aids while encouraging independence.
* Mealtime & Nutrition Assistance: Aid residents during mealtimes, including feeding support and monitoring dietary needs using adaptive methods.
* Support Health & Wellbeing: Support residents with chronic conditions, early palliative care needs, or cognitive impairment such as dementia, maintaining dignity and comfort.
* Clinical Support: Assist with medication administration, observe vital signs, report health concerns promptly to nursing staff, and support basic health monitoring tasks under direction.
* Emotional & Social Connection: Provide companionship, meaningful conversations, and emotional presence to reduce isolation and promote well-being.
* Documentation & Communication: Maintain accurate records of care provided, incidents, health changes, medication logs, resident preferences, and communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals.
* Household & Environmental Support: Perform household duties such as cleaning to ensure safe and tidy shared spaces.
* Safety & Compliance: Create a hazard-free environment and raise concerns regarding resident safety or wellbeing. Comply with quality standards and confidentiality.
* Team Collaboration: Work with Registered Nurses, Allied Health, and Lifestyle coordinators to deliver holistic multidisciplinary care.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (Ageing), or equivalent qualification.
* Previous experience in Aged Care or Community Care, or a passion to begin a career in aged care.
* Be adaptable, empathetic, and resourceful; demonstrate compassion, respect, imagination, and boldness. Provide a culturally safe and inclusive work environment.
* Ability to adapt to changing shifts if required.
* A genuine passion for elderly care, empathy, patience, and strong communication skills.
As a care professional in this role, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents and their families. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and making a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role.