Personal Care Worker
at CraigCare Group
MV3, Victoria, Australia -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 17 Sep, 2024 | Not Specified | 19 Jun, 2024 | N/A | Infection Control,Rights,Communication Skills,Influenza,Computer Skills,Reliability | No | No |
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Description:
ABOUT US
For over 40 years, CraigCare has been delivering clinical and relationship-based care that connects and enriches the lives of all of our residents, every single day.
Our Vision is for older people to be connected to their community through wellness and excellent customer service.
Our Mission is to care for our residents in a manner which enhances their quality of life within the community that they belong. We achieve this by providing the highest standard of aged care at all times which is delivered with honesty, warmth and respect.
Our values guide everything we do on a daily basis and it is these values that makes CraigCare the trusted aged care provider it is today.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong understanding of Aged Care Quality Standards, Aged Care Act and Quality of Care Principles
- Reliability to work to a roster with set shifts and basic computer skills
- Working knowledge of WH&S and infection control.
- Certificate III in Aged Care /Individual Support (or currently working towards).
- Previous work experience within the aged care sector is preferred but not essential.
- You would also need to have a current NDIS clearance, proof of Rights to Work, and a current immunisation certificate (including influenza and vaccination against COVID-19, including booster).
Responsibilities:
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking Personal Care Workers for our CraigCare Mornington home on a Part Time basis. You should be open to working shifts 7am - 3pm and 4 – 8pm any day of the week. As a Personal Care Worker, you will work under the guidance of our Registered Nurses, assisting our residents with their daily living activities to enhance their well-being and ensure care delivery is to the highest standard.
The Personal Care Worker role is part of an integrated team of professionals who work within an agreed clinical care framework to provide personalised care to our residents. This role is vital in ensuring we maintain high-quality care and high quality of life for our residents at all times.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Strong focus on the dining experience for our residents, including creating a delightful dining atmosphere, simple meal preparation assistance and management of the well-being associated with nutrition and hydration.
- Support residents in living the life they choose by allowing them to exercise choice and independence.
- Contribute to the overall quality of life of the residents (physical, emotional and lifestyle interests).
- Implement clinical and care interventions delegated by the Registered Nurses, and as documented in the resident’s care plan.
- Assist residents with their personal care and hygiene needs while encouraging their independence.
- Ability to prioritise workloads effectively and deliver care with decency and compassion.
- Kindness and patience with residents are essential, as is respect for their individual needs. You must also respect their privacy, dignity, choice, and self-esteem.
- Commitment to continuous quality improvement.
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Hospital/Health Care
Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D
Teaching
Trade Certificate
Aged care /individual support (or currently working towards
Proficient
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Mornington VIC 3931, Australia