Aged Or Disabled Carer for BVI

Location: Port Broughton, SA, 5522
Full-Time: Immediate start
Reports to: Aged Care Facility Manager
Job Title: Aged or Disabled Carer
Salary range: $76,600 - $80,000 + Superannuation
Job Closure date: 30 days

About This Role:
Our client is a highly respected aged care provider in the Port Broughton region, renowned for its person-centred approach and commitment to enhancing the quality of life for seniors. With a strong reputation for compassionate care and modern, homelike facilities, they provide a supportive environment where residents are treated with dignity, respect, and individuality. We are seeking a full-time Aged or Disabled Carer to join their dedicated care team.
This is an opportunity to work in a well-resourced facility that values both its residents and staff, offering long-term career stability and the chance to make a profound difference in the lives of elderly individuals. In this role, you will provide hands-on personal care while fostering meaningful connections with residents, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social wellbeing is prioritised. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that upholds the highest standards of aged care, with ongoing training and professional development to support your growth in the sector.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Maintain accurate and up to date documentation including notes, assessments and care plans
• Observe, report and document all change in resident need requirements
• Ensure maintenance of clean linen, and making of beds for residents
• Assisting residents with mobility.
• Accurately deliver laundered clothing to residents’ rooms
• Assist with the serving of meals assisting residents as required
• Assist in the delivery of specialised nursing needs for residents
• Assisting in personal hygiene and dressing
• Support independence of residents by providing appropriate assistance with personal care in accordance with care plans
• Liaise with staff, residents, visitors, GPs and allied health professionals to provide prompt and friendly service
• Act to protect the rights of residents including confidentiality, privacy, individual choice and decision-making
• Provide emotional support to residents
• Actively participate in the Care team environment
• Build and maintain effective relationships
• Ensure compliance against the Aged Care Standards is maintained where appropriate
• Be responsive to the needs of the company and its changing environment
• Attend meetings and compulsory education as required
• Identify self-education needs
• Participate in safety and improvement activities for the organization
• Identify and report areas of risk (including complaints) within the scope of the position
• Demonstrate adherence to all OH & S policies and procedures
• Display responsibility for self, team and environment
• Ensure compliance with all legislation and other requirements relevant to your position
• Observe and practice the principles and obligations of Equal Employment Opportunity and maintain a workplace free from bullying and harassment
• Comply with and promote company policies and procedures

Skills & Requirements
• Must comply with having annual flu vaccination and be fully immunised against COVID-19.
• Must sign a statutory declaration to identify serious criminal activity committed outside of Australia. To comply with the company’s Code of Conduct.
• One year of full-time on-the-job experience.
• All appointments are subject to satisfactory police check with no disclosures
• Certificate III in a relevant field or equivalent
• Current driver’s license
• Own transportation
• Loves to work in a great team environment.
• A desire for long term employment.

Why You'll Love Working here:
• Rewarding work that makes a real difference in residents' lives
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Supportive team culture with regular staff recognition
• Modern facilities with quality resources
• Career growth potential within our organization

How to Apply:
Submit your resume and cover letter addressing your experience. Successful applicants will require valid working rights and must pass background checks.
Please note: We are acting as recruitment agents on behalf of our client. Employer details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.