Denman, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW
Aged & Disability Support (Community Services & Development)
Merton Living is a community owned and operated not for profit organisation, providing residential care, home care and independent living units. Merton Living encourages a positive working environment and supportive culture where staff work as a team. Merton Court is a 17 bed residential care facility which promotes a homelike environment. Merton Home Care provides support to eligible consumers within our independent living units and in the broader community.
Qualifications & experience
* Certificate III in Individual Support & Assist Clients with Medication module.
* Current Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
* Current First Aid Certificate
* Certificate IV in ageing support would be an advantage
Tasks & responsibilities
* Provide personal care to aged and disability residents including showering, dressing, providing skin care.
* Ensuring residents' nutrition and hydration needs are met by assisting as required and providing nutritional supplements as prescribed.
* General housekeeping duties including completing laundry tasks and keeping residents' rooms and bathrooms clean and tidy. Preparing the evening meal and snacks throughout the day.
* Option to also work in the home care division.
* Various shifts available.
* Salary packaging is offered to permanent staff.
Your application will include the following questions:
* Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
* How many years' experience do you have as a personal care assistant?
* Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?
* Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
* Do you have a Certificate III in Individual Support?
* Which of the following statements best describes your Covid-19 vaccination status?
* Have you completed a qualification in aged care?
* Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
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