PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT
* Casual Position
* Bendigo Location (64 Beds)
* Generous Salary Packaging!
As a Personal Care Assistant (PCA), you will provide excellent care to our residents at mecwacare Flora Hill, a 64-bed facility. Your compassionate personality and positive attitude will assist you in providing an optimal level of dignity, comfort, and quality of life for our care recipients.
What you bring:
* Certificate III in Aged Care or Certificate III in Individual Support.
* Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience in Aged Care.
* Availability to work AM and PM shifts on weekdays and weekends.
* Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to older people and their families.
* Ability to understand and implement resident care plans.
* Ability to identify problems and a clear understanding of when to alert immediate supervisors.
* Demonstrated time management and multi-tasking skills.
* Pro-active and dedicated approach to deliver best practice care.
* Commitment to maintaining confidentiality in all matters.
* Able to demonstrate flexibility to workplace demands and a teamwork attitude.
What we offer:
* Salary Packaging and Meals Card – NFP benefits
* Board Scholarships and Employee Awards
* 24-hour phone support available whilst on shift
* Work Life Balance
* Employee Assistance Program
About us:
mecwacare is a leading not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting Victorians for more than 65 years. We are a values-based, care-driven organisation that provides residential, community, and in-home nursing, care, and support services for the elderly and people living with a disability. mecwacare supports more than 20,000 people each week across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria. We are a rapidly growing organisation with a diverse workforce of more than 3,000 employees and 500 volunteers, representing 89 nationalities and speaking 100 languages.
To apply: Click apply and submit your CV. Successful candidates will need to have sufficient work rights in Australia and provide/undergo a satisfactory Police Check.
Applications Close: 08 December 2024
Your application will include the following questions:
* Where do you live?
* Who is your most recent employer?
* Have you completed a qualification in Aged Care?
* How many years of experience do you have as a Personal Care Assistant?
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