Assistant In Nursing

McKenzie Aged Care Group has been operating in Australia for over 20 years. We have now joined the Bolton Clarke Group, one of Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care, operating nationally and internationally.

Bolton Clarke Residential group now has 88 Aged Care Homes across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA, with the inclusion of the Allity, McKenzie & Acacia Living Group. We are committed to enriching the lives of people by providing care with compassion, respect and integrity to promote the health, independence and social interaction of seniors. With registered nurses and care staff at our homes 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

We are looking for 8 Personal Care Assistants to work at our facilities based in Beerwah of QLD. These positions will be available from April 2024. You'll be supported in your role by a welcoming, experienced team along with training and development opportunities. As a Personal Care Assistant with Bolton Clarke, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive hourly rates + super + loading + salary packaging
• Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits - including $15,900 salary packaging benefit and $2650 Meals and entertainment benefit
• Permanent full-time position for up to 4 years
• Excellent work life balance with fixed and flexible shifts
• Exceptional operating standards to protect your health and safety
• A caring team environment with strong clinical and allied health support
• Training and support plus development opportunities
• Private health insurance discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family

Together with residents, healthcare partners and families, our teams deliver best practice care with the highest standards of safety, clinical practice and governance. With comfortable, contemporary facilities and a committed team of clinical and care staff, our facilities provide an exceptional aged care environment that truly supports the health and happiness of older Australians.

About the Role:

Our Personal Care Assistants provide assistance to our residents and at home clients, ensuring they are supported with services and activities that are centred around their wellbeing, independence, interests and choices. These include:

• Assistance with their mobility and communication needs.
• Assistance with their meals.
• Engaging in social activities.
• Assistance with their personal care needs

As a Personal Care Assistant, you will be responsible for maintaining hygiene and residents’ personal care needs such as dressing, grooming, mobility and exercise, light domestic cleaning duties, laundry, feeding, food and drink preparation, accompanying residents on outings / appointments / recreational activities in accordance with Bolton Clarke policies and procedures along with any activities as delegated by the Registered Nurse.

To be successful, you will have:

• Strong and clear verbal communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Valid working rights in Australia (Passport, Birth Certificate etc)
• Police Check (valid within the last 3 years)
• 2023 Flu vaccinations (or willingness to obtain)
• Evidence of Covid-19 vaccinations in line with current requirements
• Experience in care role highly regarded
• NDIS Workers Screening Clearance or willingness to obtain (if applicable)
• Current First Aid Certificate and CPR qualifications desirable
• Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability, Aged Care or Home and Community (desirable but not essential)
• Completion of CHCCS011 Meet Personal Support Needs module as part of one of the abovementioned qualifications (desirable but not essential)

Employment Details:

Minimum Hours: 76 hours per fortnight

Base Pay Rate: $30.11 per hour (Superannuation, overtime, penalty rates, allowances and other benefits provided in addition)

Employment Classification: Non-Nursing Level 3 Pay point 1 under McKenzie Aged Care (Glasshouse Views, Seabrook, Bribie Cove) Enterprise Agreement 2016

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NOTE: Applications close on 14/04/24

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