Akooramak Care of the Older Person is looking for Direct Care Workers- to assist with the care of our much-loved residents.
Our clients have a mix of high and low care needs.
Our residential care service has a variety of shifts available including AM, PM, ND and Weekend shifts on a rotating basis.
We have shifts available in our Dementia Support Unit for the right candidate.
Do you have a passion for working in Aged Care? Do you want to work in an established team?
During your day you will:
- Provide personal care and physical and emotional support to residents who require assistance with daily living.
- Participate in the development and review of person centred care plans; complete charting and report any observed changes to the Registered Nurse.
- Maintain the personal dignity and privacy of our residents, their representatives and staff
- Support and assist in the provision of a comfortable, safe and secure environment for everyone;
- Undertake and complete tasks as delegated by the Registered Nurses
You will bring:
- a compassionate nature and love being around and caring for the aged.
- Desire to have fun at work
- Ability to communication in a respectful manner
Benefits of working with Akooramak
Akooramak offers generous staffing incentives including above award wages and salary sacrificing benefits
($18 899 annually).
- Friendly and welcoming team
- Opportunity to grow and learn with paid training
- Five weeks annual leave
- Free influenza vaccine
About Us
Akooramak Aged care accommodates 100 residential clients and provides services for 40 Community Clients.
A community owned and operated organisation, we have been part of the local community since 1876.
Our Mission: Provision of quality residential and community aged care services.
What we need from you
Your experience and qualifications for this role should include:
- Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (Aged Care) or Certificate III in Aged Care- or working towards;
- Current National Police Check or the ability to obtain.
Requirements
To apply for this position please click the Apply button. For further information, please contact our Director of Care Mattisse 0746614***