Personal Care Workers - Sandhill Crae Home, TAS Make a difference at one of Australia's leading health care providers Permanent and Casual shifts available - shifts to be discussed at interview stage Caring and supportive team to help you develop your new skills About the role Calvary Sandhill is a residential aged care home in South Launceston, providing leading aged care services with spectacular mountain views.
The position of Personal Care Worker is part of an integrated team of people working within an established and agreed framework attending to the personal needs of residents.
The Personal Care Worker role is instrumental to ensuring that we are providing high quality care to our residents at all times Key Responsibilities Support residents to live the life they choose allowing them to exercise choice and independence.
Contribute to the physical, emotional and lifestyle needs and wants of the residents, through assessment and observation.
Implement clinical and care interventions as delegated by the Registered Nurse, and as documented in the resident's plan of care.
Assist the residents with their personal care and hygiene needs whilst encouraging their independence.
What you bring Certificate III in individual support, or equivalent recognised qualification Effective interpersonal communication; both written and verbal Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads Demonstrated flexibility, empathy and patience with the aged person and their needs Demonstrated ability to provide holistic care Demonstrated respect for residents' privacy, dignity and self esteem Demonstrated acceptable standard of verbal and written communication skills Commitment to continuous quality improvement Working knowledge of WH