Personal Care Assistant

Join our vibrant team We're seeking skilled **Personal Care Assistants **to bring their passion and expertise to Costa House in Lara, Victoria. Revel in the benefits of a **_permanent part-time or casual role_** and contribute to a meaningful impact each day.

**The Organisation**:
Respect Group Limited is a rapidly growing, not-for-profit, progressive, and purpose driven aged care provider that operates across Tasmania, Victoria, and New South Wales. Respect is known for the great care we provide to our residents and the supportive and respectful working environment for our employees.

**The Role**:
The Personal Care Assistant is responsible for providing competent personal care, support and assistance to all residents under the direction and guidance of the senior clinical team.

**Key Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Provide personal care to assist residents to maintain independence and dignity with respect to activities of daily living and lifestyle.
- Attend to meal delivery and refreshments as required.
- Record observations on relevant assessment charts and documents any observed exceptions to the care plan in the progress notes; and reports such to the EN/RN.
- Check residents daily menu requirements.
- Attend to duties as allocated and or delegated by the RN/EN, including general ward duties.
- Any other task not defined but within the employees skills, as directed by the organisation.

**Requirements**:
**Essential**:

- Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
- Relevant Certificate III Qualification.
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience in residential aged care.

**Benefits**

**We offer**:

- Competitive salary and conditions of employment.
- Pay incentives including not-for-profit charitable salary packaging.
- The satisfaction of contributing to the betterment of aged care services
- Long-term employment in a recession-proof sector
- Learning, development, and growth opportunities