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.

YOUR NEW ROLE

We are currently seeking a proactive Personal Care Assistant to join our friendly and dynamic residential team at our Ron Conn nursing home on a Part Time basis. The fortnightly schedule will consist of 7 evening shifts.
The fortnightly roster is as below:
Week 1: Thursday (1400 – 2200), Friday (1615 – 2115) & Sunday(1615 – 2115)
Week 2: Monday (1615 – 2115), Tuesday (1615 – 2115), Thursday (1615 – 2115) & Friday (1400 – 2200)

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.