Personal Care Worker

About Us:

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 4,000 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

About the role:

At Uniting AgeWell Kingsville our Personal Care Workers co-ordinate Personal Care for residents in accordance with care plans which meet their individual needs and preferences. Working within a multidisciplinary team, provide effective clinical and emotional support to residents, recognise changes in residents’ conditions and escalate observations and concerns.

• Deliver high quality, person centered care to residents and families, including consideration for cultural, spiritual and individual needs

• Provide Personal Care to residents with complex needs such palliative care, dementia support, restorative care and pain management to enhance their wellbeing

• To support nursing staff regarding assessment, care planning processes, documentation and evaluation of care outcomes

• Support colleagues by sharing knowledge and expertise

• To monitor the cleanliness, safety, environment and promptly report issues of concern

• Promote and participate in quality activities, and provide outstanding customer service maintaining friendly, supportive and professional relationships with -residents, their relatives and friends

• Ensure quality and appropriateness of equipment, clothing and other personal items for residents

• Permanent part time and casual morning, afternoon and overnight shifts

About you:

You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents/clients, enhancing their self-esteem and empowering them to make choices.

This is the place for you if you have:

• Certificate III in Individual Support, or equivalent (Aged Care)

• Experience in residential aged care/ home care (desired)

• Experience with dementia care and palliative care support (desired)

• Demonstrated abilities to support residents in a fast paced environment with exemplary communication skills in a team and one on one interactions with all levels of care partners

• Available to work a minimum of three shifts per week, morning, afternoon or night duty

• Demonstrate respect, kindness and integrity when providing care to residents' families and team members

• Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
• Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

• A current Working With Children Check employee card
• Current and ongoing flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations
• Australian working rights
• Ability to pass a national police clearance
• A current NDIS Workers Screening Check

Why choose Uniting AgeWell:

• Be a part of a values based organization
• Join one of Victoria/Tasmania’s leading aged care providers in one of the fastest growing industries
• Work in your local community and make a difference to the lives of our residents/clients
• Career pathways, education and training opportunities
• Benefits, including salary packaging

Make a positive difference in your community – apply now!

For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at ***********@unitingagewell.org.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!