Personal Care Assistant

**Personal Care Assistant (Medication Qualified)**

**Williamstown Hostel**

**Casual Basis**
- **Work with a rapidly growing not-for-profit organisation committed to social justice**:

- **Competitive pay rates - $31.50 to $36.07 **/hr** **(dependent on qualifications & experience)**:

- **Access to Salary Packaging, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more**:

- **Casual Role allowing for flexibility**:

- **Based at our William Hostel in Williamstown (VIC)**

**About us**

Wintringham is a specialised non-religious not-for-profit welfare organisation. We are committed to providing older people who are at risk or have experienced homelessness with a range of high-quality care, housing and services. We employ more than 1,000 staff across Victoria and Tasmania

Williamstown Hostel (on Bunurong Country) located close to Melbourne’s CBD offers affordable, high-quality accommodation to people aged 50 years and over. We provide a safe, flexible and caring family-style environment, which allows residents to maintain their chosen lifestyles, habits and activities and to be as independent as they choose to be.

**Your new role**

We are currently seeking a proactive Personal Care Assistant (with the ability to administer medications) to join our friendly and dynamic residential team at our Williamstown Hostel on a Casual Basis. Bring your passion for well-being to our close-knit community, fostering a warm and supportive environment for our residents. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, contributing to the delivery of high-quality care.

**Your responsibilities and duties will include**:

- Assisting residents with personal care including personal hygiene, dressing, grooming and other activities of daily living
- Observing and reporting changes in resident’s behaviour or physical condition
- Undertaking medication management and treatment procedures as directed by the Residential Site Manager or person in charge
- Assisting in the implementation of cigarette and alcohol programs
- Providing emotional support to residents.
- Ability to work both in team and autonomously.
- Certificate III/IV in Aged Care/Individual Support
- Completion of medication administration unit (HLTHPS006 - Assist Clients with Medication)
- Prior experience in housing & homelessness support, aged care, welfare, disability support, mental health or community/home care
- Keen eye for detail
- Excellent communication skills
- The ability to enhance or maintain our residents independence and lifestyle
- A friendly and non-judgmental attitude

**This sounds great How do I apply?**

For more information about the role, you can download a copy of the Task Analysis here and of the Position Description here

Applications can be directed to **Vicki Pisano** and submitted via our website

Please upload your CV and Cover Letter in PDF format.

Applications close **Friday 18**th** of October 2024 at 5pm**

Applicants who have lived in a country other than Australia for a period longer than 12 months in the last 10 years may be required to undergo an International Police Check.

Wintringham is committed to providing safe and inclusive environments and services. We celebrate differences in ability, age, culture, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexuality, spirituality and beliefs. Everyone has a right to feel welcome, respected and valued in a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.

The safety of all older people is paramount, and we have zero tolerance for family violence including elder abuse.

Wintringham proudly acknowledges Australia’s First Peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

Diversity and inclusion makes our community and Wintringham stronger, and contributes to helping us end homelessness for older people.