Orana Gardens Ltd - is seeking qualified, full- time, Aged Care Personal Care Assistants with experience within Residential Aged Care Facilities. Applicants must have a passion for providing excellent care and support, and strive to deliver quality care to our valued residents. Orana Gardens is a diverse community organisation with strong ties to our local health care providers. Clinical Support is offered 24/7 with around the clock on site RN's. Orana Gardens ensures a focus on every individual's care, health, wellbeing and lifestyle.
Mandatory Requirements:
* Minimum of Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent
* Medication Management Qualifications
* Highly developed written and communication skills
* Proven ability to work independently or as a team
* Passion and empathy to work with the elderly
* Commitment to quality management and continuous improvement
* Understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards
* Capacity to work within Orana Gardens Mission, Vision and Statement of Values.
* Current police check, proof of working rights in Australia;
* Certificates in manual handling, Covid-19, infection control, hand hygiene, first aid/CPR (preferred).
As a valued member in our organization your work will include:
* Provision of activities and daily living support to residents in accordance with resident choice and preference and established care plans
* Assist residents with activities of daily living, hygiene, grooming, mobility, nutrition and hydration
* Being proactive in encouraging residents' independence and the provision of holistic care
* Encourage residents' to participate in social and recreational activities
* Implement and undertake clinical practices in accordance with the Registered Nurse (RN) directives
* Administer and document medication management (if medication competent)
* Promote physical and emotional well being
* Facilitate, support and assist residents' in meeting their emotional, physical, cultural, spiritual and sexual needs
* Document and record information in relation to residents' care needs, observations, notes, medications, incidents and assessments
* Report any changes in residents' condition to the RN to review at the time identified
* Respect residents' rights to privacy and dignity
* Respect residents' property
* Behave and communicate professionally and courteously at all times.
Previous applicants need not apply
Must be an Australian based applicant
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $68,865.00 – $75,264.22 per year
Benefits:
* Salary packaging
Education:
* Certificate I - IV (Required)
Work Authorisation:
* Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person