Personal Care Assistant

3 months ago

Melbourne, Australia Wintringham Full time

**Personal Care Assistant**

**Work available in Avondale Heights, Coburg, Flemington, Port Melbourne & Williamstown**

**Multiple Casual Positions Available**
- **Work with a rapidly growing not-for-profit organisation committed to social justice**:

- **Competitive base rates - $31.50 - $36.08 p/hr (dependent on qualifications & experience) + 25% casual loading**:

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

- **Access to Salary Packaging benefits, EAP + discounts to leading retailers**:

- **Casual Basis allowing for flexibility**

**About us**

Wintringham is a specialised non-religious not-for-profit welfare organisation. We are committed to providing older people who are at risk or have experienced homelessness with a range of high-quality care, housing and services. We employ more than 1,000 staff across Victoria and Tasmania

Bring your passion for well-being to our close-knit community, fostering a warm and supportive environment for our residents. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, contributing to the delivery of high-quality care.

**Your new role**

We are currently seeking proactive Personal Care Assistants to join our friendly and dynamic team working amongst our 5 Residential Aged Care homes located throughout Melbourne on a Casual Basis. Locations include Gilgunya (Coburg), McLean Lodge (Flemington), Port Melbourne Hostel (Port Melbourne), Ron Conn Home (Avondale Heights) and Williamstown Hostel (Williamstown). To be successful in these positions, you must be available to work at a minimum of 2 locations.

The schedule will comprise of the below three types of shifts:
**Morning Shift**: 0700 - 1500

**Evening Shift**: 1430 - 22:15

**Overnight Shift**: 2200 - 0715

**You must be available to attend a Group Interview on Friday 8**th** of November 2024 in Flemington.**

**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
- Provide social and emotional support to residents (person centred holistic care).
- Assist residents to access appropriate leisure options in partnership with recreation workers.
- Assist residents to access services they require.
- Resident Social Activities: Assisting residents to take part in social activities such as group recreational activities.
- Recreation Therapy: Accompanying residents on outings to assist a resident with direct care and support.
- Supporting residents with cognitive impairment: One-to-one support to residents with cognitive impairment (for example, dementia and complex disorders) including individual therapy activities and specific programs designed to prevent or manage a particular condition or behaviour and enhance quality of life.
- Ability to work both in team and autonomously
- Certificate III/IV in Aged Care/Individual Support
- Completion of medication administration unit (HLTHPS006 - Assist Clients with Medication) - (Highly Desirable)
- Prior experience in housing & homelessness support, aged care, welfare, disability support, mental health or community/home care
- Keen eye for detail
- Excellent communication skills
- The ability to enhance or maintain our residents independence and lifestyle
- A friendly and non-judgmental attitude

**This sounds great How do I apply?**

For more information about the role, you can download a copy of the Task Analysis here and of the Position Description here

Applications can be directed to Danny Stevens and submitted via our website

**Please upload your documents in PDF Format**

Applications close on **Monday 21**st** of October 2024 at 5pm**.

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.

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

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