Personal Care Assistant

2 days ago

Harris Park, Australia Mercy Health Australia Full time

Employment Type: Permanent part time

Hours: Mix of shifts

Salary: $32.93 - $35 per hour

Location: Our Lady Mercy Place Harris Park

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Contact Details: Nav Kaur I

Where there’s life, there’s Mercy.

Where there’s care, there’s You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better.

To do that, we need you.

Join us as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the opportunity
- Assist residents with daily personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Help with mobility, including transferring residents from bed to chair, assisting with walking, and using mobility aids safely.
- Support residents with feeding, ensuring proper nutrition and hydration, and assisting with special dietary needs.
- Assist with medication reminders and support residents in taking prescribed medications, under the guidance of a nurse.
- Provide companionship and emotional support, fostering a caring and comfortable environment for residents.
- Help maintain a clean and safe living environment by assisting with light housekeeping tasks, including making beds and cleaning rooms.
- Assist with organizing and engaging in activities that promote physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being.
- Respond to residents' requests for assistance in a timely and professional manner.
- Follow care plans as outlined by registered nurses and healthcare professionals, ensuring the highest standards of care are met.
- Maintain confidentiality and respect for residents' privacy, dignity, and personal preferences.
- Adhere to safety protocols, including infection control procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

What you’ll bring

You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional person-centred care.

To thrive in this role, you will have:
Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Aged Care

First Aid and CPR Certification

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:
NDIS Clearance / Valid police check

Valid work rights in Australia

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.

Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.
- We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture._
- We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present._

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