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Role Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Personal Care Worker to provide holistic, client-focused care in the comfort of clients' own homes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide personal care and assist with daily activities, following the Client Care Plan.
* Work closely with Registered Nurses to deliver client-specific care, including personal hygiene, toileting, nutrition, mobility, and more.
* Identify client care needs and work collaboratively with the client's care team to ensure high-quality, holistic care.
* Communicate effectively with clients, their families, and team members.
* Support clients with light housekeeping duties to promote independence, including laundry, cleaning, and meal preparation.
* Maintain accurate daily client notes and promptly report any concerns to the RN/Care Manager.
* Support clients with mobility aids, range-of-motion exercises, and non-sterile dressings, under the supervision of an RN.
Qualifications and Requirements:
* Cert III in Aged Care/Disability (or equivalent).
* Current Senior First Aid HLTAID011, CPR HLTAID009 and Manual Handling HLTWHS005 (with 3+ months until expiry).
* A roadworthy and insured vehicle with a current driver's licence.
* Federal Police Clearance (within the last 6 months).
* Willingness to travel and flexibility with shifts.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills with empathy for elderly clients.
* Knowledge of relevant legislation and standards for home care.
* Commitment to safety, infection control, and emergency procedures.
Preferred Skills:
* Understanding of person-centred care.
* Multilingual abilities are a bonus.
Benefits:
Right at Home provides flexibility and work security and a sense of belonging to a local and national team. Right at Home values and supports your contribution and focuses on your career development with mentoring by experienced nurses and care managers, ongoing training, and continuous support with care manager supervision. Competitive pay, career development, a reward and recognition program, and a world-class team connection portal called 'Right About You' which includes a wellbeing and discounts program are all part of the advantages of working for Right at Home.
About Us:
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for those we serve by choosing the right people, delivering the right services with the right approach. We're committed to building a culture that's sensitive and adaptable to clients' different personalities, cultural backgrounds, and home dynamics, and aligns with our values of flexibility, approachability, accountability, collaboration, and integrity.