Job Title: Aged Carer
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate individual to provide high-quality care and support to residents in our aged care facility.
* Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities such as eating, personal hygiene tasks, moving around, household tasks and leisure activities.
* 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.
* Maintains a clean, comfortable, and homely environment in partnership with residents as able.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate will have a Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent and possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
Benefits:
This role offers a rewarding career opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to promote the physical and emotional wellbeing of residents, and support them to maintain their quality of life.