Personal Care Attendants Wanted at Heyfield Hospital and Stretton Park
Join our team as a Personal Care Attendant at Heyfield Hospital or Stretton Park. Explore full-time, part-time, and casual positions with diverse tenure opportunities at either Aged Care site.
Locations:
* Heyfield Hospital (HHI): A private facility managed by CGHS, featuring 11 acute/sub-acute beds, 3 Transitional Care beds, and a 51-bed aged care facility, Laurina Lodge.
* Stretton Park: A private, not-for-profit aged care facility with 40 permanent beds, 2 respite beds. The facility also incorporates 19 Independent Living Units, governed by the Stretton Park Board of Management and managed through CGH.
About the Role:
Provide effective and efficient personal care services that meet individual needs and preferences while upholding the vision, mission, and values of the Aged Care Site. Work within care coordination principles to ensure residents have access to a coordinated health care and community support system. Collaborate with other care staff in a supportive team environment
Duties:
* Comply with occupational health and safety requirements, No Lift Manual Handling, safe food handling, and respect residents' rights.
* Use Personal Protective Equipment as required.
* Report issues and concerns regarding personal care services to the Nurse Unit Manager or Director of Residential Aged Care.
* Treat residents with respect and dignity.
* Perform additional duties as requested by the Nurse Unit Manager or Director of Residential Aged Care.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
* Support people living with dementia.
* Assist with personal care needs.
* Participate in implementing individualized care plans.
* Support individual health and emotional well-being.
* Follow safety procedures for direct care work.
Benefits:
* Salary packaging
* Employee Assistance Program
* Social Club
Application
* Please attach your resume and cover letter noting your preferred Aged Care Site.
To obtain a copy of the position description, please reach out to the HR team at
For questions regarding the position, contact relevant Aged Care Site Manager
Heyfield - Aged Care Service Manager, Rebecca Berry at
Stretton Park - Aged Care Service Manager, Fadzi Ndlovu at
All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate and obtaining a Working with Children Check.
At CGH we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive. We value inclusion and diversity and encourage applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.