Job Title: Personal Care Worker
About this role:
The role of the Personal Care Worker is to provide high-quality care services to residents within the facility, including their individual physical, psychological, cultural and spiritual needs.
This role will support a safe home-like environment, and encourage physical and social independence whilst safeguarding the dignity and privacy of the residents.
This role will be primarily assisting in the Specialist Dementia Care Unit. Experience in Dementia Care is highly regarded.
Key Responsibilities:
* Demonstrate ability to work with aged people.
* Understand and interpret written and verbal instructions and policies and procedures.
* Work harmoniously and communicate effectively within a team.
* Assist the resident with activities of daily living.
* Comply with all care directions as per the individual resident care plan when providing or assisting with activities of daily living.
* Assist with preparation and serving of meals in accordance with set standards.
* Provide input into Resident assessment and documentation within the scope and abilities as trained.
* In collaboration with the Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse, determine the individual care/service needs of residents.
* Provide assistance with medications to residents that have requested help and follow directions supplied on dispensed medication labels where this is practice within the facility and within guidelines and as appropriately trained.
* Maintain safety of self and client/carer at all times, according to knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements.
About You:
We are looking for individuals who possess heart, passion, and dedication to support our residents. The ideal candidate will have:
* A current National Police Check.
* A current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance - as required.
* Certificate III or IV in Aged Care or working towards attaining this qualification.
* Experience within a community services organisation and knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety regulations and requirements is desired.
Benefits:
* Salary Packaging - package up to $15,900 per year tax free.
* In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, venue hire, holiday accommodation etc.).
* Enjoy the potential tax savings of a Novated Car Lease.
* Employee Discounts at some of Australia's leading retailers.
* 6% Bupa Health Insurance Discount.
* Ongoing training and support with hundreds of free online courses.
* Career Opportunities - join an organisation who aim to promote from within to fill new roles.
* Opportunities to purchase additional annual leave.
* Free counselling through our Employee Assistance Programs and Pastoral Care Support and retreats.
* Free annual Flu vaccinations.