Nursing - Aged Care (Healthcare & Medical)
Rural Care Australia (RCA) is a community-owned not-for-profit organisation dedicated to delivering services that support our community. We operate Chaffey Aged Care, a 100-bed residential aged care facility, and Generations Early Learning, a 72 place long daycare service which is one of Australia’s first shared site Intergenerational Early Learning services and is collocated with Chaffey Aged Care in Merbein, Victoria.
We are committed to employing motivated and passionate staff capable of positively influencing others and who possess a strong sense of community and passion for Aged Care.
We are looking for Personal Care Assistants to join our team who are naturally caring with excellent communication skills, strong organisation skills and are reliable and trustworthy.
What we offer:
* Not for Profit Charity Organisation with full Salary Packaging to increase your take home pay
* Assistance for Relocation Support
* Flexibility for Work/Life balance
* Onsite childcare (priority enrolment and staff discounts apply)
* Long-term employment with learning, development, and growth opportunities
* Innovative and Dynamic Leadership Team
* The satisfaction of contributing to the aged care services and having an impact on residents & families lives.
* Perfect Tree Change Lifestyle
The Role:
The Personal Care Assistants (PCA) are responsible for the provision of high-quality care to all residents throughout the facility whilst ensuring their needs are met in accordance with their choices and the individual care plans.
Our Personal Care Assistants are also responsible for:
* Providing a high standard of care to our residents to enrich their daily lives and ensuring the social, emotional, spiritual, cultural and recreational needs of residents are met as per their preferences and their care plan.
* Assisting and supporting residents to maintain activities of daily living whilst maintaining a high level of dignity, respect and comfort for our residents.
* Identifying and promptly reporting any alterations observed in residents' health or well-being to the relevant supervisors such as the Registered Nurse in Charge and ensuring accurate documentation is recorded.
* Ensuring a high standard of customer service including presenting in a professional manner when interacting with residents, residents' families, representatives and team members.
Key Selection Criteria:
* Qualifications or studying towards Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Ageing Support or Disability or other recognised care qualification in the Aged Care / Disability Sector.
* Aged care experience preferred but not essential.
* Competent in the use of the Microsoft suite of software/industry-based software and an ability to quickly learn other software applications as required.
* Highly organised with proven time management skills and an ability to exercise initiative with strong problem-solving skills are desired and strong written and oral communication skills.
* Demonstrated ability to respond appropriately to residents with physical and cognitive disabilities is desired.
* Proven ability to work as part of a team and/or without direct supervision when required.
To Apply:
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