Aged or Disabled Carer for WI

Location: Balaklava, SA, 5461
Full-Time: Immediate start
Reports to: Facility Manager
Job Title: Aged or Disabled Carer
Salary range: $75,515 - $78,000 depending on skill level and work experience + superannuation
Job Closure date: 28 days from day posted.

ABOUT THE ROLE
Our client is seeking an experienced and compassionate Aged or Disabled Carer to join their dedicated support team. This is a pivotal role where you will have the opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of residents, helping them to live with dignity, independence, and wellbeing.
You will be an integral part of a supportive and respectful community environment, dedicated to delivering exceptional person-centred care. Your primary responsibilities will include the provision of safe and high-quality daily support, assisting with personal care, mobility, and community access. You will provide hands-on assistance that is thoughtfully tailored to meet the individual needs and preferences of each person.
Your commitment to fostering a homely and nurturing atmosphere will be key to ensuring every individual receives the best possible support to maintain their health, comfort, and overall quality of life. If this seems like a good fit, please read below.

DUTIES:
• 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 & EXPERIENCE:
• 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 Join Us?
• Top-tier salary based on experience and skill level.
• Premium facility and support provided.

Apply Now:
If you have a genuine passion for caring for others and want to be part of a dedicated team making a positive impact in your community, we’d love to hear from you.