Personal Care Assistant

We are seeking compassionate Personal Care Assistants to care for our residents at Mercy Place Colac, our 107 bed residential aged care facility in Colac.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**:

- Perm & casual roles available
- Provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting for elderly residents.
- Assist residents with mobility issues, including transferring from beds to chairs, walking, or using mobility aids.
- Monitor and report changes in residents' health or behavior to nursing staff or supervisors.
- Engage residents in social activities, conversation, and recreational activities to promote mental stimulation and social interaction.
- Provide emotional support and companionship to residents, fostering a caring and compassionate atmosphere.
- Follow established care plans and protocols to ensure residents receive consistent and quality care.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, family members, and external service providers to meet the holistic needs of residents.
- Attend training sessions and continuing education programs to enhance knowledge and skills in aged care practices.
- Uphold principles of dignity, respect, and autonomy in all interactions with residents, treating them with empathy and understanding.
- Pay rates range from $31.2705 - $32.59 (pay rates will be dependent on experience post qualification)

**ABOUT YOU**:

- Certificate III or IV in Aged Care or Individual Support
- Students seeking placements or traineeships welcome to apply
- Previous experience in Aged Care is desirable
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to work effectively within a team environment
- Previous experience in cooking or in a hospitality environment

**ABOUT US**:

- Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000-year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health is made up of more than 9,500 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women's health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development.
- Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA.

**WHAT WE OFFER**:

- Mercy Health recognises that people are searching for meaning in their work life and finding a workplace that connects with their values is a key motivation when choosing an employer. As a not-for-profit healthcare provider, Mercy Health has a strong mission and clear values that guide us in everything we do. We pride ourselves on:

- Caring for our people and those important to them with generous employee assistance available for employees and their families
- Protecting children and vulnerable people in all our services, by listening to them and having zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect
- Taking a stand against climate change, which is one of the biggest threats to the health of the world and all humanity, and committing to action that will help make our world fairer and more sustainable
- Offering benefits such as NFP salary packaging, purchased leave, career progression and development opportunities, access to health and wellbeing programs and a range of discounts across a diverse portfolio of financial, healthcare, travel and other services.

**WHAT YOU WILL NEED**:

- Proof of vaccination status consistent with public health orders and with Mercy Health’s policy (includes but is not limited to COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination compliance requirement).
- If you have any questions or require any adjustments to ensure a fair and equitable interview and selection process please contact us on the details below.

**CONTACT DETAILS**:

- Kristin Chiong, General Manager

**Contact**

**Alternate Contact Person**

**Closing Date**

Ms Kristin Chiong

Ms Dominica Lewis