Job Description
Brighton, VIC, Australia, 3186 Permanent Closing on: Jul 17 2024
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Position Description
Personal Care Worker
Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providersGet ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environmentPermanent Part Time role at Calvary Elanora- Brighton, VIC!
About The Role
The position of Personal Care Worker is part of an integrated team of people working within an established and agreed framework attending to the personal needs of residents. The Personal Care Worker role is instrumental to ensuring that we are providing high quality care to our residents at all times.
Your main duties will include:
Support residents to live the life they choose allowing them to exercise choice and independence.Contribute to the physical, emotional and lifestyle needs and wants of the residents, through assessment and observation.Implement clinical and care interventions as delegated by the Registered Nurse, and as documented in the resident’s plan of care.Assist the residents with their personal care and hygiene needs whilst encouraging their independence
About You
Certificate III in individual support, or equivalent recognised qualificationAbility to engage with residents and experience in dementia supportEffective interpersonal communication; both written and verbalDemonstrated ability to prioritise workloadsDemonstrated flexibility, empathy and patience with the aged person and their needsDemonstrated ability to provide holistic careDemonstrated respect for residents’ privacy, dignity and self esteemCommitment to continuous quality improvementWorking knowledge of WH&S and Infection Control
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Your benefits:
NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships Paid parental leave Training, development pathways and career opportunitiesFlexible hours that make sense for you
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
Please note the following:
As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role