Job Title:
Personal Care Assistant
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Job Description:
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Personal Care Assistant to provide high-quality care and support to our residents and community clients. This role combines personal care with meaningful activities and social engagement to enhance overall wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide personal care including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, mobility, meal assistance
* Support residents participate in social recreational wellness activities
* Facilitate engaging group one-on-one activities tailored to customer interests and abilities
* Assist with transport and mobility activities as required
* Monitor and report changes in health, wellbeing, behaviour and clinical staff
* Maintain accurate documentation of care/activity records
* Promote dignity, independence and respect in interactions
Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you will require the following qualifications and skills:
* Certificate III Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent qualification
* Current First Aid and CPR certificate
* Manual handling and infection control training
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, particularly in dementia care
* Experience providing personal care in aged or disability settings
* Ability to plan, deliver and adapt activities to meet physical, social and emotional wellbeing needs
* Compassion, patience and cultural sensitivity