Personal Care Assistant

2 weeks ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Australian Red Cross Full time

Job no: 521989

Work type:
Casual

Location:
NT Regional, Northern Territory

  • Casual Night shift position
  • Katherine location

About Red Cross
Australian Red Cross is part of the world's largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity.

The opportunity


Kalano Flexible Care facility cares for up to 16 permanent and 2 respite Flexible Care residents for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents of the Katherine Region.

Staff ensure residents are provided with assistance to achieve maximum independence.

This PCA provides culturally appropriate and high quality care to the residents of the Red Cross Kalano Flexible Care facility in Katherine.


What you will bring

  • Deliver a range of personal care supports and services to clients utilising a culturally sensitive approach
  • Ensure the care is provided in accordance with Programs Standards, all Red Cross policies and procedures and in accordance with legislative requirements, where applicable
  • Maintain impartiality and confidentiality at all times and respect the privacy, rights and needs of clients while ensuring adherence to the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000
  • Ensure high quality service is provided at all times within allocated timeframes and within budget
  • Monitor and assist in the evaluation of the service provided and contribute to the planning and development of the ATSI Flexible Care program
  • Report promptly to the Coordinator, (before the end of the shift) all issues of concern to ensure the wellbeing of clients is protected at all times

Our Covid-19 safe practices
It's vital you review our Red Cross COVID-19 and pre-employment requirements here prior to applying.

Why work with us?


Work for purpose, know that the work you do enables Red Cross to support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability.


You can access flexible working arrangements and generous salary packaging options that can increase your take home pay by paying certain expenses using pre-tax dollars up to $15,900 a year.

Red Cross respects, values and encourages diversity. We believe that diversity in our people enriches our organisation as well as the impact we have.

Further information
To find out more about this opportunity please refer to the position description below.

For additional enquiries, please contact Isha Raut on for a confidential discussion.

Position description:
Personal Care Attendant - Position Description

Applications close:
Monday 13th March 2023

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
We are committed to protecting the rights of all people, particularly those who may be experiencing vulnerability. We want the people we work with to feel safe, be safe, and free from abuse of any kind. We are a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. We value, respect and listen to children and are committed to supporting child safety and wellbeing in our work.

Thank you for considering a career at Red Cross. We also have great opportunities to volunteer. Click here to find out more.

Job Ref #: 521989

Advertised: 07 Mar 2023 AUS Central Standard Time

Applications close: 04 Apr :55 PM AUS Central Standard Time

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