Nanyima Community: To offer a more personal living experience, our 51 bed community is divided into smaller households and has plenty of outdoor spaces to enjoy. Nanyima is just a 30 minute drive from Mackay, nestled amongst sugarcane plantations and sugar mills, and is close to beautiful rainforests and national parks.
Your Role: As a Personal Care Worker, you will play a crucial role in ensuring a positive resident experience in providing a person-centred approach to care. You will foster a collaborative approach in supporting our residents with all aspects of their daily needs and emotional wellbeing, essentially creating what we believe will enable older people to live their best lives. Duties Include:
Care and services are delivered in accordance with the agreed Care Plan.Personal care, including but not limited to: Personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral and dental care and continence care.Mobility, including using aids and falls prevention.Eating and drinking, including awareness of special dietary requirements.Basic skin care including repositioning and application of skin creams.What's in it for you? Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a base rate of $31.17 to $33.22 per hour, Penalties Super, and Leave LoadingNot for Profit Salary Packaging: Options of up to $15,900 Tax-Free + Meals & EntertainmentWork-Life Balance: Embrace flexibility with a range of shifts to suit your lifestyle, ensuring you have time for what matters mostRetail Benefits: Enjoy online + in store discounts with Blue Light Card AustraliaCare Friends: Refer friends, earn points, and turn them into cash. It's our way of saying thank you for bringing great people on board!Employee Support: An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family. With 24/7 access to a range of benefitsCareer Development: Nurture your professional growth through Onsite & Online professional development programs, providing pathways for advancement within our organisationAward-Winning Culture: Be part of a team that values excellence and is recognised for its award-winning culture programsTo be successful you will need: A Cert III in Aged Care or equivalent (or currently studying) - MANDATORYNDIS Worker Clearance (or willing to obtain) – MANDATORYUnlimited working rights in Australia– MANDATORYExperience in providing personal care in an aged care settingA passion for delivering a person-centred approach to careStrong verbal and written communication skillsAn understanding of the Aged Care Quality StandardsCompassionate and Empathetic natureNanyima: Nanyima Aged Care Community is proudly part of the Apollo Care Alliance, an innovative national provider with a unique vision to strengthen not-for-profit aged care communities. Our progressive operating model enhances staff efficiency and culture, quality and compliance, and most importantly, resident experience. This innovative approach has been recognised internationally at the Asia-Pacific Eldercare Awards.
Interested? We would love to hear from you! Click Apply Now and include your resume and cover letter, demonstrating your suitability against the above selection criteria. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted we reserve the right to close this vacancy once an offer of employment has been accepted.
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