Personal Care Attendant - Aged Care Residential
Star Of The Sea Aged Care Facility – Wallaroo SA
Are you passionate about Aged Care and delivering the best care possible? There’s no career quite like that of an aged care worker. You’ll be providing an essential service to incredible people who are grateful for your work every day. By taking this path you’ll experience unmatched variety, flexibility, and networking opportunities. It truly is special.
About Star of the Sea
Star of the Sea was established in 1975 and is one of a select few providers to offer the full range of aged care services. Proudly South Australian, SOTS is a financially independent, not-for-profit charity associated with the Catholic Church in Australia. Find meaningful connections and work with purpose as you are supported to develop in your role.
About the Role
* Working within a fantastic community environment, you will be accountable to the Registered Nurse and work in collaboration with health professionals and be part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Primarily, your duties will involve providing direct care including bed making, personal hygiene and grooming, maintenance of mobility/dexterity, cleaning of equipment, transportation of clients, and providing input into client assessment.
About You
* A keen learner, you will consolidate your knowledge and skills and develop in capability through continuous professional development, training and experience.
* Essential to success in this role is proven experience in exercising own judgment.
* With sound knowledge and commitment to customer service principles, you will display effective interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to relate to people from different cultures, backgrounds, and circumstances.
* You will work cohesively as a member of a team with a range of disciplines, including the ability to provide assistance and cooperation to other staff.
* Computer literate, you must have experience in the use of computer packages.
* Certificate III in aged care or progression towards one is a requirement.
Must have a current Flu Vaccination, National Police Clearance, and relevant referee checks before commencement.
If you live our values of trust, dignity, and choice, open the door to a meaningful career with Star of the Sea Home for The Aged.
Star of the Sea is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
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