Personal Care Worker – Casual
Calvary St Francis Retirement Community, Eleebana
Location: Eleebana, NSW, Australia ****
Employment type: Casual
Closing date: Jan *******
Position Description
Progress with purpose at one of Australia's largest health care providers
Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
Build your career with Calvary, supporting the provision of care to our residents.
About the Role
Are you a passionate personal carer who wants to make a real difference to the lives of residents?
If yes, join the team at St Francis, Eleebana.
As a Personal Care Worker, you will be part of an integrated team of people working within an established and agreed framework attending to the personal needs of residents.
This role is instrumental to ensuring that we are providing high quality care to our residents at all times.
Casual opportunities available – Join our growing team
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.
About You
Certificate III in Individual Support, or equivalent recognised qualification (essential)
Ability to engage with residents and experience in dementia support
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
Commitment to continuous quality improvement
Working knowledge of WH&S and Infection Control
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
Join our team, learn with purpose and drive positive impact in one of Australia's largest healthcare providers across Public and Private Hospitals, Residential Aged Care and Home Care.
With over 130 years' experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued by the team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Your benefits
NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
Paid parental leave
Training, development pathways and career opportunities
Flexible hours that make sense for you
Application Process
As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks including reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role.
You will also need to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Job Function
Other
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
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