Personal Care Assistant

Shore is a leading Anglican Day and Boarding School, emphasising excellence in academic, cultural and sporting pursuits and fostering integrity in moral and spiritual development in a Christian environment.  Established in 1889 as a leading comprehensive school for the education of boys, Shore welcomed girls to the Early Learning Centre and K, 1, 2 Preparatory School at its Northbridge Campus in 2003. The rich history and traditions of Shore have powerfully shaped the School, fostering a sense of community and belonging.
  
The Personal Care Assistant for Special Needs provides person-centre quality support services for students with identified diverse physical/learning needs including disability. To provide compassionate and professional care to individuals with special needs and assist with daily activities to ensure well being and promote independence.
  
Key Responsibilities include:

• Assist with toileting and Personal Care needs of students at all ages and dependency levels, including toileting, bathing, showering, grooming, dressing and changing
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Maintain a safe and clean environment
• Assist students with food preparation, eating and drinking
• Provide first aid related to this role, health care support, administer medications and document any intervention provided to students in the appropriate register maintained at the school, if required
• Assist with swimming needs as required
• Document care provided, report any changes in the student’s condition to the supervising health care professional and/or parent/carer
• Assisting with Health Centre administrative requirements as directed by the Senior Nurse
• Attend school camp when required (administration of medications may be required whilst on camp)
• Hours Monday – Wednesday 8am to 3pm

To be successful in this role you will have worked in a similar position as a carer in a School or Community based environment supporting children with additional emotional, physical or intellectual needs. This position will work within a broader team to ensure the needs of our students are met. We are looking for an exceptional communicator with a passion for inclusion who strives to ensure the very best experience for all students.

Experience/Qualifications:

• Enrolled nurse or Assistant in Nursing (or similar)
• A current Working with Children Check or the willingness to obtain one
• First Aid Certificate - Mandatory first Aid training, administration of medications and health care procedures training
• Awareness of the needs of students with emotional, physical or intellectual disabilities
• Experience implementing daily care routines
• Ability to handle physically demanding tasks
• Willingness to learn how to use required equipment (desirable)

For the right person, Shore offers a collegiate and dynamic working environment, where your input and contribution will be valued.

For the position description –

https://www.shore.nsw.edu.au/ArticleDocuments/248/Personal%20Care%20Assistant%20for%20Special%20Needs%20Students%20PD%20.pdf.aspx

To apply for this opportunity please attach a cover letter and your resume. For additional information please contact **********@shore.nsw.edu.au

Staff are encouraged to attend School Chapel services and are expected to actively support the School’s Christian Ethos.

Applications for this opportunity will be assessed as they are received.