The Role:
With Workforce Extensions North Adelaide Health, you will join a supportive team working to deliver high quality care to Residential Aged Care, Community and Facility work. We are mainly looking for Personal Care Workers who will service the Southern and far Northern suburbs of Adelaide.
We value the importance of a healthy work/life balance, offering the flexibility for you to pick up AM, PM or ND shifts any day of the week that suits you and your lifestyle! If this sounds like what you're searching for - apply today!
The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication management, among others. The role also involves providing companionship, emotional support, and ensuring that the clients' physical, emotional, and social needs are met.
About you:
Successful candidates will have a passion for providing a high level of care within Aged Care, and will possess the following:
- Certificate 3 / 4 in Aged Care/Individual Support or equivalent (Nursing students are welcome.)
- Current National Police Check
- Up to date Covid and Flu Vaccine. (Minimum 3 Covid shots. And annual flu shot.)
- Prof of your rights to work in Australia. (AUS passport/birth certificates, or foreign passport with your AUS visa.)
- DHS work with Children.
- First Aid Certification
- BLS: Provide basic emergency life support.
- Hand Hygiene
- Manual Handling
- Covid Infection Control
- NDIS screening & orientation
- Must have drivers Licence
Success candidates needs to obtain the following requirements:
- Experience in providing Personal Care to clients in a healthcare setting.
- Good knowledge of aged care and disability care practices and principles.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Compassionate, patient, and respectful attitude towards clients.
- Flexibility to work on a rostered basis, including weekends and public holidays.
What we can offer you:
- Applicable allowances
- Work/life balance with variety
- Paid Travel opportunities
- Competative Pay rate
Workforce Extensions North Adelaide Health is a healthcare recruitment agency that is owned and operated by nursing professionals. We specialize in providing efficient recruitment services for temporary and permanent staff placements. Our in-depth understanding of the needs of both clients and candidates enables us to deliver staffing solutions of exceptional quality, with a primary focus on enhancing patient/resident care. Our staff undergo training and are provided with workplace support to ensure that they are well-equipped to deliver the best possible service. Additionally, our clients benefit from our extensive industry knowledge and expertise when they engage our services.