AddressWork as part of a dynamic team delivering high-quality services and receive great benefits
- Attractive charity salary packaging benefits, FBT exemptions plus novated car lease options to reduce your cost of living and increase your take-home pay.
- Attractive above-award super, applicable penalties and allowances, flexibility, reward and recognition program.
- Ongoing professional development and access to a comprehensive e-learning system.
- Wellbeing program, partnering with local businesses providing employee benefits and discounts.
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
- Career progression, where possible promoting from within to ensure we retain and build on the passion, knowledge, and strengths of our people.
Be Who You Are, Love What You Do
Welcome to Princes Court! As an aged care provider nestled in the heart of Mildura, we provide a range of diverse options, including independent living, respite, residential, dementia, palliative care and home care services to ensure community members live full and meaningful lives. We have been part of the Mildura community for over 60 years, providing comfort and security to the aging residents of the area.
Our team provide high-quality aged care and independent living choices, responding to changing community needs with innovative services and support. Princes Court has three business units, Princes Court Homes, a 100-bed facility in a residential setting, Princes Court Village, with 55 secure, independent retirement units, and Princes Court At Home, providing quality homecare services.
With almost 150 dedicated staff members, we strive to provide our residents with the highest care and attention. Our community of individuals with diverse backgrounds contribute in various ways, making it a truly enriching experience for staff members, volunteers, and family members.
Your Next Opportunity
We currently have an opportunity for a Personal Care Assistant to join our team at Princes Court Homes. Multiple opportunities available, full time, part time and casual. Part ttime requires a minimum 3 days per week availability. Shifts available mainly afternoon/evenings and mornings.
You will be part of a dynamic care team that is influencing change in quality of aged care, fostering a positive culture and team approach to service delivery and contribution to the well-being of all residents whilst ensuring that all residents experience the Princes Court resident-centred care approach that promotes living life to the end.
A Personal Care Assistant is responsible for the planning and implementation of the day-to-day care of residents, and to work in accordance with the Commonwealth’s Standards for Residential Aged Care Services, Commonwealth and State legislation and policies, philosophy and objectives of Princes Court Homes.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with personal hygiene, toileting, grooming and mobility.
- Assist residents with communication and social support.
- Assist with meals as required including some preparation.
- Liaise with doctors and emergency services, where considered necessary.
- Assist with care tasks within individual scope of practice including but not limited to observation, medication administration and basic wound care needs.
- Provide dementia support where required, addressing unmet needs with consideration to individual behaviour support plans.
- Assist and supervise residents with professionally determined exercises and treatments.
- Maintain the facility in a clean and tidy manner.
- Provide care that is individual, respecting privacy, dignity and choice of the resident, whilst enhancing quality of life.
- Ensure Equipment, resources and the care environment are clean and well maintained.
- High level documentation with a focus on care provided to support funding requirements.
- Minimum Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent.
- Current National Police Check or willingness to obtain one.
- Computer literacy desirable but not essential.
- Knowledge of the Commonwealth’s Aged Care Quality and Safety Standards and required documentation.
- Knowledge of the Serious Incident Response Scheme and its requirements.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong time management and problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritise workload.
What Princes Court offers you
You will enjoy an attractive salary (commensurate with experience) and great benefits.
More importantly, you will be part of a team that feels like family. Our workplace environment is dynamic and collaborative, with support from our skilled clinical leadership team and workforce. At Princes Court, we believe in providing resident-centred care that emphasises living life to the end, and we seek individuals to join our team who are passionate about their work. You will demonstrate your commitment to residents by building trust and confidence and ensuring continuity of care.
Furthermore, you will possess the following attributes:
- Driven: able to adapt to new challenges effortlessly while recognising the significance of teamwork in delivering exceptional care.
- Integrity: demonstrate honesty, trustworthiness, and ethical behaviour in providing care for residents.
- Empathy: understand and respond to the emotional needs of residents with sensitivity, kindness, and compassion to provide personalised and effective care.
Ready to make a difference?
Our team are ready to hear from you! Apply now.
