Personal Care Assistant

1 week ago

Avondale Heights, Victoria, Australia Wintringham Full time

Ron Conn Nursing Home (Avondale Heights)

Personal Care Assistant / Medication Endorsed Personal Care Assistant

Part Time
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Work with a rapidly growing not-for-profit organisation committed to social justice:


  • Competitive pay rates $27.73-$29.

75 p/hr (dependent on qualifications)
+ super:
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2 Part Time Roles available:


  • Wintringham will pay for & supply your training courses (First Aid, CPR etc.)
:

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Access to NFP Salary Packaging benefits & EAP:


  • Based in Avondale Heights (VIC)

Who are we?


Wintringham provides aged care services to those who are financially disadvantaged and have previously been homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless.

We employ over 950 staff and our Ron Conn Nursing Home, located in Avondale Heights, provides high quality accommodation and care to 60 older people who require assistance with daily living and personal care.

We are currently seeking multiple enthusiastic and motivated Personal Care Assistants with the ability to administer medications to join our residential team at Ron Conn Nursing Home on a casual basis.


Role 1

Week 1:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Week 2:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday

Role 2

Week 1:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday

Week 2:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

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.

What we will need from you:
Successful applicants will have a Certificate III/IV in Aged Care/Individual Support with completion of medication administration unit (HLTHPS00- Assist Clients with Medication. It is essential that applicants have excellent communication skills and an understanding of the special needs of older people.

Your qualifications and skills will be further supported by:

  • Prior experience in Aged Care
  • Prior experience working with people from a financially disadvantaged/homeless background (highly advantageous)
  • Prior experience administering medications to clients/residents is highly advantageous, but not mandatory
  • Completion of medication administration unit (HLTHPS00
  • Assist Clients with Medication) is highly advantageous, but not mandatory
  • Food Handler's Certificate (highly advantageous)
  • A nonjudgmental approach with the ability to work with people from varying socioeconomic backgrounds
  • Current CPR & First Aid

This sounds great How do I apply?
For more information about the role, you can download a copy of the Position Description by clicking here

Applications can be directed to Lexi Scardamaglia (Residential Site Manager - Ron Conn Nursing Home) and submitted via our website

Please upload your documents in PDF Format
Applications close
on Thursday 2nd
March 2023.


Applicants who have lived in a country other than Australia for a period longer than 12 months in the last 10 years may be required to undergo an International Police Check.


Applicants must be willing to undertake an influenza vaccination within the 2023 calendar year in order to be considered for this role.


  • Wintringham is committed to providing safe and inclusive environments and services. We celebrate differences in ability, age, culture, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexuality, spirituality and beliefs. Everyone has a right to feel welcome, respected and valued in a workplace free of discrimination and harassment._
  • The safety of all older people is paramount and we have zero tolerance for family violence including elder abuse._
  • Wintringham proudly acknowledges Australia's First Peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging._
  • Diversity and inclusion makes our community and Wintringham stronger,_
- and contributes to helping us end homelessness for older people._

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