Personal Care Assistant

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Employment Type: Casual
Hours: AM PM & Night Duty (Casual)
Salary: As per Mercy Health EBA
Location: Mercy Place Shepparton (South)
Upload on application: Copy of resume, cover letter and relevant qualifications
Contact: Ravi Thind (Service Manager) ( [emailprotected] )

Where there's life, there's Mercy.

Where there's care, there's You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

Join us as a Personal Care Assistant, and help us deliver even greater outcomes for our aged care residents, their families, our communities, and you.

About the opportunity

At Mercy Health, each moment, no matter how small, truly matters - and as a Personal Care Assistant, you'll make a genuine difference when it's needed the most.

• Provide quality resident-focused care utilising a person-centred approach and in accordance with care plans, Aged Care Standards and policies/procedures of Mercy Health
• Provide accurate and timely documentation relevant to resident care
• Work in consultation with other staff to provide relevant and timely information
• Preferred availability during the evening, overnight and weekends.

What you'll bring

You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Excellent time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
• A compassionate, flexible and positive approach.
• The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

• Certificate III or IV in Aged Care.
• A current NDIS Workers Screening clearance (MANDATORY)
• Current COVID-19 certificate, proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people's lives - and your career.

Are you ready to apply for this role? Click Apply now

Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.

We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds

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Healthcare & Medical More than 10,000 employees

We have a proud history, dating back to 1831 when Catherine McAuley, inspired by compassion for Dublin's poorest residents, founded the Sisters of Mercy. From these challenging beginnings, the Sisters of Mercy has grown to become an organisation known globally for its work.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 staff, we offer more services and deeper care than ever before. Our incredible teams provide care for people at every stage of life. Across our aged care homes, hospitals and research facilities, and across numerous cities and towns, we're on a journey to keep growing our impact for the next 100 years.

At Mercy Health, it's all about taking what we have and making it better

We have a proud history, dating back to 1831 when Catherine McAuley, inspired by compassion for Dublin's poorest residents, founded the Sisters of Mercy. From these challenging beginnings, the Sisters of Mercy has grown to become an organisation known globally for its work.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 staff, we offer more services and deeper care than ever before. Our incredible teams provide care for people at every stage of life. Across our aged care homes, hospitals and research facilities, and across numerous cities and towns, we're on a journey to keep growing our impact for the next 100 years.

At Mercy Health, it's all about taking what we have and making it better

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