Caregiving Professional

About CraigCare Group

We have been delivering clinical and relationship-based care for over 40 years, connecting and enriching the lives of our residents every day.

Our Vision: We strive to create a community where older people are connected through wellness and excellent customer service.

Our Mission: To provide the highest standard of aged care, enhancing our residents' quality of life in their community. We achieve this by delivering care with honesty, warmth, and respect.

Our Values: Guiding everything we do, making CraigCare the trusted aged care provider it is today.

We are seeking experienced Caregiving Professionals for our Ascot Waters Home.

About the Role:

This part-time position involves working under the guidance of our Registered Nurses, assisting our residents with daily living activities to enhance their well-being and ensure care delivery meets the highest standards.

This role is part of an integrated team providing personalised care to our residents within an agreed clinical care framework.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Support residents in living the life they choose, allowing them to exercise choice and independence.
  
• Contribute to the overall quality of life of our residents (physical, emotional, and lifestyle interests).
  
• Implement clinical and care interventions delegated by the Registered Nurses, as documented in the resident's care plan.
  
• Assist residents with personal care and hygiene needs while encouraging their independence.
  
• Prioritise workloads effectively and deliver care with decency and compassion.
  
• Show kindness and patience with residents, respecting their individual needs, privacy, dignity, choice, and self-esteem.
  
• Commit to continuous quality improvement.
  

Essential Requirements:

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• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  
• A strong understanding of Aged Care Quality Standards, Aged Care Act, and Quality of Care Principles.
  
• Reliability to work to a roster with set shifts and basic computer skills.
  
• Knowledge of WH&S and infection control.
  
• Certificate III in Aged Care / Individual Support (or currently working towards).
  
• Previous experience in the aged care sector is preferred but not essential.
  
• A current NDIS clearance, proof of Rights to Work, and a current immunisation certificate (including influenza and vaccination against COVID-19, including booster) are required.
  

Benefits:

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• Learning & development opportunities.
  
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, free to all employees and their families.
  
• Free flu vaccinations each year.
  
• Flexible rosters to assist work-life balance.
  
• A generous remuneration package, including financial discounts across major retail, hospitality, and health outlets.
  
• Free parking in our secure undercover carpark.
  

At CraigCare Group:

We value diversity and believe in creating an environment where individuals feel comfortable being themselves and respected equally. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, genders, abilities, cultural backgrounds, and linguistic backgrounds, as well as Indigenous Australians.

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 per annum.