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Roshana Pty Ltd is a privately owned provider of Aged Care, Home Care, Mental Health Care and Disability Support Services. Our head office is based in WA, and we own and operate facilities in QLD, VIC, WA and NSW. Established in 2001, Roshana Care Group has been at the forefront of providing Aged Care and Mental Health Care for over 20 years, with a commitment to high standards.
About the Role
Working closely with the multidisciplinary team and other stakeholders within the facility, this position is responsible for the provision of person-centered, individual care to residents within the Aged Care Facility.
The function of this position is to promote the physical and emotional wellbeing of residents, by partnering with residents to be involved in the meaningful activities of their life. This includes everyday activities such as eating, personal hygiene tasks (such as bathing, dressing, going to the toilet), moving around, household tasks and leisure activities. Care Partners coordinate with other staff to achieve these outcomes and liaise directly with nursing staff regarding any specific health concerns.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Follows care plan instructions to assist residents to maintain personal hygiene, nutritional status and mobility in a manner that maintains the safety of the resident and staff.
* Supports residents to use and develop their abilities to engage in any activity that is personally meaningful to residents including everyday activities.
* Uses flexible and creative approaches with residents to meet duty of care whilst supporting residents’ rights to exercise maximum choice and control during everyday activities and respecting residents’ rights to decline offers of support.
* Recognises resident preferences, including personally significant cultural and spiritual practices, and incorporates these into everyday activities.
* Actively supports residents to build mutually beneficial relationships with other residents for the purpose of companionship.
* Assists with preparation of beverages and plating and/or serving of food as required, including residents as able.
* Engages cooperatively with residents to assist them to take packaged medication in accordance with medication policy and practice, and as prescribed by the General Practitioner.
* Maintains a clean, comfortable, and homely environment in partnership with residents as able.
Skills, Attributes and Experience
* Ability to engage residents though a person-centered approach to care and support.
* Works well and contributes effectively within a team environment.
* Able to communicate well and build relationships with people from many walks of life including those from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
* Ability and willingness to follow written and verbal instructions.
* Positive and friendly personality with a passion for assisting our residents to maintain their quality of life.
* Possession of, or be working towards, Certificate III in Individual Support (previously known as Certificate III in Aged Care) or Home and Community Care (or equivalent).
Culture and Benefits:
* A competitive industry salary package commensurate with skills and experience.
* On the job training and development opportunities available
* Access to Roshana Care Group Employee Assistance Program
* Roshana Care Group respects and embraces diverse perspective, experience, and traditions
* Roshana care Group values each employee’s contribution towards achieving its business objectives
* Our culture of compassion, respect, communication, teamwork and integrity not only supports the development of staff, but also ensures the wellbeing of all employees
How To Apply?
You can submit your application by clicking on ‘Apply’ (Please attach an updated resume and a cover letter).
Please note, due to the high volume of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.
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