Personal Care Assistant (2 positions)

at  Wintringham

ABOUT US

Wintringham is a specialised non-religious not-for-profit welfare organisation. We are committed to providing older people who are at risk or have experienced homelessness with a range of high-quality care, housing and services. We employ more than 1,000 staff across Victoria and Tasmania
Our Port Melbourne Hostel offers affordable, high-quality accommodation and care to people aged 50 years and over. We provide a safe, flexible and caring family-style environment, which allows residents to maintain their chosen lifestyles, habits and activities and to be as independent as they choose to be.

YOUR NEW ROLE

We are currently seeking two proactive Personal Care Assistants to join our friendly and dynamic residential team at our Port Melbourne Hostel on a Casual Basis. The schedule will comprise of the below three types of shifts:
Morning Shift: 0700 – 1500
Evening Shift: 1430 – 22:15
Overnight Shift: 2200 – 0715

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Assisting residents with personal care including personal hygiene, dressing, grooming and other activities of daily living
• To observe and report changes in resident’s behaviour or physical condition
• To undertake medication management and treatment procedures as directed by the Residential Site Manager or person in charge
• To liaise with medical practitioners, pharmacists and other health services to provide relevant services for the care and wellbeing of the residents
• Assisting in the implementation of cigarette and alcohol programs
• Observing and reporting changes in residents behaviour or physical condition and maintain appropriate documentation as required
• Providing emotional support to residents.