Personal Care Worker - Rockhampton/Gracemere
* Location: [Rockhampton-Queensland, Gracemere-QLD, Australia]
* Job Type: Casual
Description
Right at Home is an International Leader in the home care industry providing a range of tailored care services to assist with people living independently at home.
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for those we serve by providing the Right Care. We have a comprehensive portfolio of care services and the safety and well-being of our clients and carers is our utmost priority.
This role is a casual position with the opportunity to progress to Permanent Part-time hours. Services can range between the hours of 6.30am to 7.30pm.
We support people living with Alzheimer’s, dementia and cognitive decline, disabilities, post-operative care needs and older Australians.
Our services include aged and disability care, transitional care, hospital in the home, and palliative care. We are currently seeking experienced Personal Care Workers who are enthusiastic and passionate about providing a caring, compassionate, respectful, and high-quality service.
As typical in the role of in-home aged care support, you will be assisting with:
* Personal care
* Domestic assistance
* Transportation
* Medication reminders
* Other activities of daily living
A Personal Care Worker provides support to their clients with daily activities, personal care and hygiene, social outings, appointments, transport, and for the maintenance of a safe and clean environment by performing general light cleaning duties throughout client’s homes.
Responsibilities include:
* Adhere to Right at Home policies and procedures including participation in Quality Assurance activities.
* Perform work under the supervision of the staffing coordinator/Care Manager.
* Perform homemaking activities including vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linen, laundry, and cleaning bathrooms.
* Provide assistance and support with daily hygiene needs, based on client ability and requirements.
* Prepare meals and snacks for clients according to client/family and supervisor’s instructions.
* Provide companionship for the client including accompanying them on walks and trips to social/recreational activities.
* Document services provided in the client record.
* Communicate effectively with clients, significant others, and other members of the Care Team.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills by attending In-Service training.
Rewarding work opportunities - making a difference in your local community;
Friendly and supportive workplace;
Employee rewards retail discount program;
Competitive remuneration; and
Career advancement opportunities will arise as the office expands.
Qualifications
* Certificate III in Aged Care AND or Individual care
* Satisfactory Australian National Police check
* Current first aid and CPR certificate
* Driver’s licence and their own car (full comprehensive insurance)
Preferred Skills
A successful candidate will have the following:
* Ability to provide personal and domestic care
* A passion for respectfully empowering and caring for people
* Excellent written and verbal skills
* Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
* High level of time management and organisational ability
* Willingness to participate in further education opportunities
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