Personal Care Assistant
Purpose of Role
The role of the Personal Care Assistant is to provide care to residents based on the individual's care plan under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and Enrolled Nurse and/or Clinical Care Coordinator. As well as to demonstrate a commitment to best practice in aged care while maintaining an optimal level of dignity, comfort and quality of life for residents living in Harbourside's aged care facilities.
The Personal Care Assistant will report changes in a resident's health status to the Registered Nurse on shift.
Key Responsibilities
* Provision of patient centred care as specified by the care plan and direction of the Registered Nurse.
* Monitoring the impact of nursing care and maintaining ongoing communication with the Registered Nurse regarding the health and functional status of residents and report changes and individual responses to health care interventions.
* Prioritising and organisation of workload to facilitate planned nursing care to residents.
* Providing personal care, support and comfort to residents.
* Effectively manages the personal care of residents according to the documented care plans.
* Ensure communication, reporting and documentation are timely and accurate.
* Prioritising workloads and responding effectively to changing situations.
* Uses health care resources effectively and efficiently for optimal care.
Desired Skills and Experience
Qualifications & Training
* Cert III in Aged Care, Individual Supports (Aged Care) or Cert III AIN
* First Aid (HLTAID011) current and maintained
* CPR (HLTAID009) current and maintained
Experience
* Experience working in a similar role, preferably in the aged care or health industry
* Demonstrated co-ordination, prioritisation and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to manage conflicting priorities and deadlines.
* Demonstrated ability to operate independently and professionally with supervision as required. At all times, retains responsibility for actions and remains accountable in providing delegated nursing care
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