Personal Care Assistant

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Why become part of the St Vincent's Care family?

Because you're like us, you believe that every act of kindness makes the world a better place. Better for everyone who lives in the 20+ facilities and locations we operate in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Better for all our staff and employees, who work tirelessly to provide the highest levels of care and quality of life for our clients. And better support for the local communities we play an important role in and continue to support.

Our spiritual and hospital-based heritage has taught us that wellness is about more than medical needs. It's about building a true partnership around trust and respect. That's why we take a person-centred approach - delivering holistic, individual care that achieves wellbeing for mind, body and spirit.

At St Vincent's we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the important of creating a work environment that is welcome, safe, fair and impartial and invite people from all backgrounds to join our caring family.

For further information about our Mitchelton home please visit SVCS Mitchelton

About the role:

As a Personal Care Assistant (previously known as Assistant in Nursing) you'll be part of an experienced, caring and dedicated team helping to create a welcoming, professional and supportive care experience for the residents of St Vincent's Care Services Mitchelton.

Things that work for you:

• Caring and supportive team culture with opportunity for training and growth
• Competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum
• Opportunity to work for the nation's largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision
• Friendly team environment with a great community care spirit
• Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service
• No cost uniforms and training
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
• Access to the Fitness Passport (FP)

Things that work for us:

• Available to work as part time permanent employee during weekdays with minimum 6 days per fortnight commitment
• Flexible to do any shifts (AM, PM, Night)
• Understanding Dementia and highly experienced working with Dementia clients
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Ability to use computerised clinical management software such as Autumn Care
• Ability to follow directives as per care plan
• An ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) or NDIS Worker Screening Check

Reconciliation Action Plan
St Vincent's Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's unique perspectives, knowledge, and cultural. We strive to achieve better physical, mental, and spiritual health outcomes through continued connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We understand the need to effectively engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to influence decision making at all levels and to create opportunity through sustainable and culturally safe employment.

As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit http://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation, https://www.svcs.org.au/people/aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-recruitment

Interested?
Apply today Or if you have further queries, contact our Talent Team at [emailprotected]

No agencies please

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Healthcare & Medical More than 10,000 employees

St Vincent's has been a leader in Australia's health and aged care landscape for more than 165 years. Since our founders, the Sisters of Charity, opened our first hospital in 1857, our services and people have been behind some of Australia's most important medical breakthroughs.

St Vincent's today is Australia's largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. With public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs for marginalised people we are a microcosm of our Australia's health and aged care system and are uniquely positioned to lead and respond to our rapidly changing environment.

St Vincent's has been a leader in Australia's health and aged care landscape for more than 165 years. Since our founders, the Sisters of Charity, opened our first hospital in 1857, our services and people have been behind some of Australia's most important medical breakthroughs.

St Vincent's today is Australia's largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. With public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs for marginalised people we are a microcosm of our Australia's health and aged care system and are uniquely positioned to lead and respond to our rapidly changing environment.

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