Personal Care Assistant

We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our aged care facility, where you'll provide essential support and companionship to our residents.

The Organisation:

Respect Group Limited is a rapidly growing, not-for-profit, progressive, and purpose driven aged care provider that operates across Tasmania, Victoria, and New South Wales. Respect is known for the great care we provide to our residents and the supportive and respectful working environment for our employees.

The Positions:

We are currently seeking 7 experienced and motivated Personal Care Assistants to join our team at our Coroneagh Park home in Penguin, TAS. Positions exist at Coroneagh Park (50 Ironcliffe Rd, Penguin TAS 7316). The proposed commencement date for each successful candidate would be approximately April/May 2023.

The successful candidates will join our dynamic and supportive care team and will provide competent Personal Care, support and assistance to our residents under the direction and guidance of the senior clinical team.

Key responsibilities

• Provide Personal Care to assist residents to maintain independence and dignity with respect to activities of daily living and lifestyle.
• Attend to meal delivery and refreshments as required.
• Record observations on relevant assessment charts and documents any observed exceptions to the care plan in the progress notes; and reports such to the EN/RN.
• Check residents daily menu requirements.
• Attend to duties as allocated and or delegated by the RN/EN, including general ward duties.
• Any other task not defined but within the employees skills, as directed by the organisation.

Requirements

Essential:

• Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
• Relevant Certificate III Qualification.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• A current NDIS Worker Screening Check. Respect will assist each successful candidate to obtain the required certification.

Desirable:

• Experience in residential aged care.

To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.

Benefits

In return for your dedication, we offer:

• Competitive remuneration and benefits.
• Attractive pay incentives, along with not-for-profit salary packaging.
• The chance to engage in purposeful work within a values-driven organisation.
• Long-term job security in an industry resistant to economic fluctuations.
• A thriving, positive organisational culture that prioritizes well-being.
• Abundant prospects for personal and professional growth through learning and development initiatives.

The applicable hourly rate is between $29.76 to $30.11 plus penalty rates and applicable shift allowances as provided by our enterprise agreement.