Carer

Job no: 496924   Work type: Part time   Location: Southern Suburbs   Categories: Carer

Amana Living is one of Western Australia's largest aged care providers, dedicated to meeting the needs of older individuals and their caregivers since 1962. We offer a comprehensive range of services including home care, residential care homes, transition care programs, retirement living villages, day care, respite, and dementia-specific services.

Why Choose Amana Living?

Our Vision: A community where every older person is honoured and valued. Our Mission: To enable older people to maintain their individuality and provide what is needed to support a fulfilling life. Our Values: Compassion, Collaboration, Curiosity, Inclusion, and Trust. We are committed to leading reforms that benefit our workforce, ensuring those who care for others are well supported in their careers.

• Competitive rates
• Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550
• Continued superannuation contribution for employees who are on paid on unpaid parental leave
• Health and wellbeing programs and more
• Ongoing training and development to keep your skills growing.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

At Amana Living, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those who identify as living with disability, are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Join us in making a difference

Position: Multi-Skilled Carer (Part Time) in the Permanent Pool, SOR. The roster covers hours from 7:00am to 3:00pm, 75 hours per fortnight, Monday to Friday. Flexibility is required to meet needs across multiple sites within the NOR cluster.

• Centralised pool, allowing placement to different locations within the NOR cluster; increased flexibility for staff and employers.
• Rostered shifts may change on the day based on operational needs.
• No fixed site assignment; staff are deployed to various sites within a predefined group of sites as needed.
• You may be required to work at different sites within contracted hours to address clinical requirements.
• Expectations: Flexibility to adapt to different sites, workflows, and team dynamics; ability to quickly integrate into new environments while maintaining productivity.

• Support residents' physical, social, emotional, psychological, and spiritual wellbeing through individualized care delivery
• Assist with residents' care needs in line with their care plan
• Assist with mobilisation and transfer of residents
• Collaborate with team members to promote a harmonious working environment
• Support and advocate the rights of older people
• Assist with personal hygiene, showering and toileting
• Assist with activities of daily living, dressing and grooming
• Assist at meal times including feeding
• Assist with medication management, or administer medication to residents in accordance with their medication profile
• Maintain effective communication in the workplace
• Cert. III in Aged Care (or equivalent)
• Effective communication skills and the ability to develop understanding relationships with residents
• Previous experience administering medications
• Valid Police Clearance no older than 6 months (or ability to obtain at interview)
• NDIS Screen Check (or willingness to obtain at interview)
• Evidence of current Flu and Covid vaccinations
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical
• Availability to attend a compulsory 1-week (Monday to Friday) induction at our Rivervale Training Institute

If you are interested in this role and meet the essential criteria, please click the "apply now" button. Amana Living reserves the right to close this position prior to the closing date. Shortlisting and interviews will commence immediately.

Advertised: 13 Dec 2024 Western Australia Standard Time
Applications close: Open until filled

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