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Residential Aged Care - Faversham House | Aged Care/Community/Retirement Living

Closing date: 23/02/2024

BASScare is a Not For Profit organisation which operates an integrated program of services including meals-on-wheels, residential care facilities, respite care, dementia specific services, retirement living, as well as planned activity groups at day centres, for older people who wish to remain active and engaged with their local communities.

**Faversham House**, our Residential home located in Canterbury, is currently searching for talented, **Personal Care Attendants** (PCA) for permanent positions and casual shifts.

**Salary and Benefits**
- Qualified PCA $30 - $32
- Minimum 3 permanent shifts a week
- Access to our generous Not for Profit salary packaging = more take home pay
- Meaningful training and development
- Access to our Employee Assist Program (EAP)
- Short walk from Canterbury and Chatham Stations
- Free onsite parking
- Free uniform
- An amazing Recognition and Reward program
- Quarterly social functions
- Supportive and inclusive team environment

**Who you are and the Job Role**
- Provide individualised care and support to assist residents in accordance with their preferences, choices and needs as documented in their care plan.
- Assist with and support the activities of daily living
- Provide emotional & lifestyle support
- Provide care and services with dignity and respect (shower & toileting)
- Prepare and deliver meals and refreshments to residents including texture modified items.
- Responding promptly and appropriately to the needs of residents, representatives and colleagues.
- We have a nurse rostered for approx. every 30 residents, every shift, and every day.
- Our Clinical Care Coordinators and After Hours Coordinators step in and work on the floor to cover any shortages

**Essentials**
- Certificate 3 - Individual Support
- You have a working knowledge of, and ensuring all care and services provided meet or exceed, the Standards in the Aged Care Act 1997 (Accreditation Standards)
- Person centred care - you understand the importance of assisting and supporting residents to maintain independence and dignity with respect to activities of daily living and lifestyle
- You have a passion for caring and supporting residents needs
- You are friendly and enjoy the interaction'¯between residents, families, friends and other staff members

**Interviews**

Interviews will be conducted the week beginning 5th February and 12th February

Please ensure you attach your resume and cover letter when applying