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Form of workKewarra Aged Care are currently seeking an experienced Personal Care Assistant to join our team on a Casual and Permanent Part-Time Basis. We have multiple opportunities across all shifts (AM, PM & Night)
About us:
At Kewarra our aim is to provide a high standard of Person-Centred Care in partnership with residents, their family and our staff. We aim for residents to live a full and enjoyable life in a way that is important to them.
About the Role
The Personal Care Assistant is responsible for providing high quality care services to our residents, ensuring personal needs are met in accordance with the residents needs and choices and according to their care plan.
Responsibilities:
- Providing a high standard of care and service to our residents to enrich their quality of life
- Assisting and supporting residents to maintain Activities of Daily Living
- Accurately and promptly reporting any alterations observed in residents’ health or well-being to the Registered Nurse/Enrolled Nurse or Clinical Care Coordinator, and documenting in relevant charts or forms as per instructions
- Recording relevant resident information in relevant charts or forms in a timely manner.
- Ensure the social, emotional, spiritual, cultural and recreational needs of residents are met as per their preferences and their care plan.
- Ensuring a high standard of customer service including, presenting in a professional manner when interacting with residents, resident representatives and team members
About you
The successful applicant will have the following skills and experience:
- Previous experience in aged care (desirable)
- An understanding of the Aged Care Standard and legislative requirements
- Ability to build and foster strong working relationships and work well as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills
- Commitment to ensuring resident needs are always met by being available and reliable for all rostered shifts.
The successful applicant will be required to have the following:
- Certificate III or IV in Aged Care (or equivalent)
- Willingness to obtain valid Police Check
- Australian/New Zealand residency or a valid working visa
- A current Influenza vaccination
If this sounds like you, don’t miss your opportunity to be part of our team – APPLY NOW
