Personal Care Workers - Calvary Aged Care
* 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 you answered yes, then join the team at Calvary Elouera, located in Torquay.
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.
Availability to work Monday to Friday 11 AM to 6 PM is a must (10 days a fortnight, a total of 65 hours a fortnight).
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 or IV in individual support (ageing), or equivalent recognised qualification
* NDIS worker screening check and NDIS Worker Orientation Module Completion Certificate is a must.
* Ability to engage with residents and experience in dementia support
* Knowledge of montessori approach is favourable
* Previous experience in a lifestyle role in Aged Care is favorable.
* 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
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
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