About Us
We are committed to delivering exceptional care to our residents at Charla Lodge Residential Aged Care Facility. Our focus is on maintaining a safe, clean, and supportive environment that addresses the holistic needs of each individual.
Role Overview
As a Personal Care Worker, you will assist in delivering high-quality care and support to our residents. Your responsibilities will include:
* Resident Care: Assisting with bathing, personal hygiene, toileting, and grooming.
* Providing support with nutrition and hydration, including feeding if required.
* Mobility Support: Helping with transfers, using wheelchairs, lifters, and other mobility aids as needed.
* Environment Maintenance: Ensuring a clean and orderly environment, including bed making, laundry distribution, and cleaning of equipment.
* Documenting Care: Recording observations and completing documentation in line with accreditation standards and funding model requirements.
* Meal Assistance: Preparing dining areas, serving meals, and managing dishes and utensils.
* Special Needs: Providing care for clients with special requirements and engaging them in leisure and lifestyle activities.
* Medication Support: Assisting with the self-administration of medication under medical authority.
* Team Collaboration: Building positive relationships with patients, staff, medical professionals, and volunteers.
Requirements
* Qualifications: Completion of Certificate III in Aged Care.
* Experience: Proven experience in providing direct care in a health-related field, particularly with aged, frail, or disabled individuals.
* Team Skills: Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team environment and support colleagues.
* Communication: Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds and resolve conflicts.
* Problem-Solving: Demonstrated ability to work independently, apply problem-solving skills, and manage change effectively.
* Empathy: A deep understanding of elderly clients' needs, with discretion, confidentiality, and a commitment to developing skills in Aged Care.
* Physical Capability: Physically able to handle the responsibilities of the role.
* Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and a basic understanding of contemporary care practices and legislation.
Why Join Us?
Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
Work Environment
The Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides a wide range of health care services to residents within the Limestone Coast region, which is situated in the southeastern part of South Australia and extending all the way to the Victorian border. The area offers a relaxed and affordable lifestyle, with access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing, and surf. There are also outstanding National Parks and great sporting and recreational facilities.
Salary and Benefits
The salary for this position is WHA4 $29.70 - $30.01 per hour + 25% casual loading. We offer salary sacrifice benefits and relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity.