Looking for a new opportunity? Join our team as Personal Care Assistant.
We are seeking Personal Care Assistants to join the care team our residential aged care home Hudson House and our newly acquired home, Yallambee Lodge in Cooma, New South Wales. We have multiple positions available.
Who we are:
As a proud not for profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect.
The Position:
The successful candidates will join our dynamic and supportive care team and will provide competent personal care, support, and assistance to all residents under the direction and guidance of the senior clinical team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide personal care to assist residents to maintain independence and dignity with respect to activities of daily living and lifestyle.
* Attend to meal delivery and refreshments as required.
* Record observations on relevant assessment charts and document any observed exceptions to the care plan in the progress notes; and report such to the EN/RN.
* Check residents' daily menu requirements.
* Attend to duties as allocated and or delegated by the RN/EN, including general ward duties.
* Any other task not defined but within the employee's skills, as directed by the organisation.
Requirements:
Essential:
* Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
* Relevant Certificate III Qualification.
* Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
Desirable:
* Experience in residential aged care.
To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and entitlements.
* Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
* Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation.
* Long-term employment in a recession-proof sector.
* Learning, development, and growth opportunities.
* Discounted private health insurance.
Our purpose:
To care for the elderly in our communities in an environment of respect, value, and belonging.
Our Values:
Respect - Treat all people with fairness and dignity
Care - Look after and protect the elderly, and each other
Teamwork - Encourage, cooperate, and build trust
Courage - Do the right thing, even when it’s difficult
Integrity - Be open, honest, and trustworthy
Innovation - Think differently to solve problems.
Excellence - Drive quality to continuously improve.
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