Personal Care Assistant - Permanent Full-Time - Australia Jobs Opening

October 22, 2024

Catholic Healthcare

Forbes

OTHER & FULL TIME

Personal Care Assistant - Permanent Full-Time

Discover a career where care goes both ways!

Permanent Full-time Personal Care Assistant positions
Jemalong Retirement Village - Forbes
Annual salary minimum $74,360 Plus super
Not-For-Profit values-based organisation

We are looking for experienced & passionate Personal Care Assistants to join our team on a permanent full- time basis. As part of our dedicated team you will create a safe, home like environment for our residents and will be responsible for providing resident personal care including assisting with personal hygiene, showering, dressing, toileting, assisting with meals service, mobility, and social support;

Providing a high standard of care that supports residents achieve maximum independence by meeting daily living and personal requirements within the care plan, and with consideration of individual preferences.
Providing direct resident care including assisting with personal hygiene, showering, dressing and toileting
Providing direct resident care in relation to assisting with meals service, mobility, and social support
Providing general resident support including making resident beds, tidying their room, and offering companionship
Preparing the resident dining rooms for meal service and cleaning away at the end of a meal service
Assisting residents who wish to participate in leisure and lifestyle activities
Promptly responding to resident call buttons for assistance
Promptly reporting any changes in resident health status to the Registered Nurse on duty
Enhancing the resident experience through building great relationships with residents and their family members and responding quickly to feedback

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you'll need:

Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (Ageing) (or equivalent)
Minimum 1 year experience as a Personal Care Assistant in a Residential Aged Care home
Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
Commitment to respecting the values, customs, preferences, and spiritual beliefs of residents
Excellent time-management and prioritization skills
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of workplace health and safety
Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Flexibility & the ability to adapt to change
Willingness to obtain NDIS clearance.

These are full-time positions, which include working shifts across weekdays and weekends with a minimum annual salary of $74,360.

What we can offer you

Competitive hourly pay rate
Not-for-profit tax benefits so you pay less tax
Fitness Passport discounted gym benefits
Paid Parental leave
Long Service leave after 5 years
Additional week of leave for Enterprise Agreement shift workers
40+ Locations across NSW and QLD if you choose to move
A values-based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds

We know you have many choices of employer - choose Catholic Healthcare where you can make a positive impact and be well rewarded.
Apply online now!

Catholic Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and dream. We pay our respects to their Indigenous Elders past and present, for they hold the traditions, culture, and hopes of their people as we journey towards reconciliation. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.

Hello Recruitment Agencies, thanks for thinking of us. Right now, we’re looking to fill this opportunity directly so if we do need your assistance we’ll be in touch.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available