AddressAstley Care is an innovative not-for-profit community based aged care provider, providing quality person-centred care in South East Metropolitan Perth. Established in 1985, Astley Care exists to provide continuity of care to our valued clients, to remain in their own home with a focus on wellness and independence.
Astley Care provide a wide range of Home Care Package Programs, In-Home Services, Respite, Day Club, Gardening, and Transport Services. We believe in our people, and in the value that the Astley Care team provide to our clients to meet their most important needs.
Reporting to the Clinical Care Manager, this role will provide services to our higher care clients.
This role is available on a permanent 0.6 FTE part-time basis.
Role and responsibilities:
- General nursing duties including wound, catheter, pressure care and dressings
- Assisting with diabetic management, bowel management and monitoring nutritional intake
- Providing Nursing Assessments for high care clients and continually monitoring their conditions and education
- Conducting Psychogeriatric Assessment Scale (PAS) assessments of clients with dementia.
- Liaising with other health care professionals as required and advocating for our clients
- Ensuring all procedures and case notes are documented in line with agency policy
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor of Nursing, Registered with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
- C class WA driving license and a clean, roadworthy vehicle
- Current National Police Clearance within last 6 months
- Current Covid-19 vaccinations
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Pre-employment health assessment (no cost) aligned to the inherent requirements of the role for work health and safety purposes
Skills and Experience
- Minimum 2 years nursing experience, preferably working with aged people living in the community
- Experienced in wound care assessment and management, catheter care, knowledge of best practice standards in these
- Demonstrated understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards
- Commitment to embrace Astley Care's vision to provide Choice, Dignity and Independence to seniors and carers in our community
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
- Solid time management, organisation and prioritisation skills. Meets deadlines and delivers agreed objectives by prioritising and managing tasks through to completion
Application Instructions:
- Click on the Apply button and follow the prompts
- Attach your resume
- Prepare and attach a covering letter [2 page max] outlining your suitability for the position. Include your hours of availability and describe your right to work in Australia.
For more information, please email **@astleycare.com.au or call Norma Smith on 6500 8293
[No recruitment agencies please]
