AddressRegistered Nurse (6 month maternity leave contract Monday to Friday AM& PM)
Responsibilities will include:
- Ability to lead and work as part of an effective team.
- Create and review care plans, medication administration, wound management.
- Taking active involvement in the intake of new residents to the facility, ensuring they and their families understand their rights and responsibilities as well as Cro Care’s responsibilities and obligations; and
- Positive attitude and adaptable to change within an evolving service.
- Excellent assessment, communication, and time management skills
- Ability to work efficiently, autonomously, and respectfully within the team.
Enrolled Nurse (AM & PM)
Responsibilities will include:
- Personal Care: Assisting residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as showering, dressing, toileting, and grooming.
- Medication Administration: Administering medications as prescribed by the physician and ensuring proper documentation of medication records.
- Health Monitoring: Observing and recording residents' vital signs, symptoms, and any changes in their health condition.
- Wound Care: Providing basic wound care and dressing changes for residents with minor wounds.
- Assessment and Reporting: Conducting health assessments and reporting any changes in residents' health to the supervising RN or healthcare team and on Autumncare
PCA (Monday to Friday AM, PM & ND)
Cro Care is seeking compassionate and dedicated Carers to join our supportive team to work variety of AM, PM & ND shifts, Monday to Friday available with us.. As a Carer you will be supported by the clinical team and will be responsible for providing person centred care to residents. You will support the clinical and lifestyle teams to allow residents to live the lives they value.
Responsibilities will include:
- Assist with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Support with mobility and transferring individuals safely.
- Monitor clients and report any changes in health status.
- Provide emotional support and companionship to individuals.
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation in the individual's living environment
Requirements:
For ENs and RNs:
- For ENs and RNs - Valid (AHPRA) registration.
- Grad Nurse Nurses are welcome to join.
- Experience within aged care and community desirable but not essential.
- 2 professional referees.
- Reliable transport and valid driving license.
For PCAs:
- Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support.
- Nursing Students who have completed120 hours of nursing placements.
- 2 professional referees.
- Valid Police Check.
- Current driver's license and own car.
Please Note:
We are looking for staff who can commit to, at minimum, 3 days per week. 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.
Must have Aged Care experience to be considered.
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About Us
Victorian Croatian Aged Care Services (Cro Care) aims to provide quality caring services for the ageing with dignity and respect, care, and support for each resident as an individual, in the tradition of the Croatian Australian community in our newly built aged care facility.
Set on a large site with beautiful, landscaped gardens located in Geelong, with an allocation of 100 beds, including the ability to accommodate 28 residents in our secure Memory Support Unit.
It consists of lounge areas, hairdressing salon, private dining area, landscaped gardens and numerous courtyards for residents and their families and friends to enjoy.
What Crocare can offer you
- Supportive management who promotes team culture.
- Salary packaging options, including meals and entertainment.
- A supportive working environment with ongoing training and career growth opportunities (in-house and online training programs)
Join us!
If your values align to ours and you are ready to make a difference to those within your community, please apply by clicking on the link.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice.
Only applicants who genuinely meet the criteria above will be considered.
Successful applications will be subject to a variety of background checks including police background check. Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
