Medication Endorsed Personal Care Worker

7 days ago


Box Hill North, Victoria, Australia Uniting AgeWell Full time
About Us

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older individuals to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice, and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community, and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want.

We provide a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, with a commitment to high-quality services and care. Our 4,300 staff and 600 volunteer staff are dedicated to delivering exceptional care and support to our clients.

Our Values

We are guided by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation, and Inclusion, which shape and inform all that we do. Our customer service charter and promise are at the heart of our organization, ensuring that we deliver care and support that is tailored to the unique needs of each individual.

Why Choose Us

We offer a range of benefits to our staff, including:

  • Easy access to our services with public transport and free on-site parking
  • Above award hourly rates
  • Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
  • Annual Leave loading
  • Career pathways, education, and training opportunities
  • Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff
  • Enhanced Parental Leave options
  • Location options - move within our Uniting AgeWell network (Victoria and Tasmania)
  • Not-for-profit, values-based organization
About the Role

As a Personal Care Worker, you will play a vital role in co-ordinating personal care for residents in accordance with care plans that meet their individual needs and preferences. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide effective clinical and emotional support to residents, recognizing changes in their conditions and escalating observations and concerns.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Delivering high-quality, person-centered care to residents and families, including consideration for cultural, spiritual, and individual needs
  • Providing personal care to residents with complex needs, such as palliative care, dementia support, restorative care, and pain management to enhance their wellbeing
  • Supporting nursing staff regarding assessment, care planning processes, documentation, and evaluation of care outcomes
  • Monitoring the cleanliness, safety, environment, and promptly reporting issues of concern
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Certificate III in Individual Support, or equivalent (Aged Care)
  • Medication endorsement
  • Experience in residential aged care/home care (desired)
  • Experience with dementia care and palliative care support (desired)
  • Demonstrated abilities to support residents in a fast-paced environment with exemplary communication skills in a team and one-on-one interactions with all levels of care partners
  • Commitment to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support, and Trust)
Essentials for Working in Aged Care

To work in aged care, you will need:

  • A current Working With Children Check card
  • Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
  • Australian working rights
  • Ability to pass a national police clearance and NDIS Clearance

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