Personal Care Attendant

Hourly rate ranging from $38.01 per hour - $$81.93 per hour
- One of AFR's Best Places to Work in 2024
- Empower lives and advance your career with compassionate, personalised care

**Join Our Extraordinary Team as a Personal Care Attendant**

Do you possess an extraordinary passion for delivering top-tier in-home care services? We invite you to seize this thrilling opportunity, making a profound impact on the exceptional lives of our client in **Wahroonga, North Sydney.**

**About the Role**:
**Key Responsibilities**:

- Provide personal care and support in 12-hour shifts (7am-7pm or 9am-9pm)
- Assist with client transfers, including the use of a standing lifter, pivot transfers with a gait belt, and assistance with bed mobility
- Support with peg feeding and medication administration
- Provide 2-person assistance for transfers, based on client fatigue levels
- Active night support for 2-person assistance as needed
- Ensure safety and fall prevention, as the client is a falls risk
- Monitor and support life-sustaining technology as part of daily care.

**What We're Looking For**:
We are seeking outstanding individuals who have:

- Experience with MND care and peg feeding (highly desirable)
- Skills in manual handling and working with a two-person assist
- Background in aged care, disability support, and home & community care
- Relevant qualifications in Aged Care, Disability, Individual Support, or Nursing
- A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle
- Current First Aid & CPR certifications
- An NDIS Worker Screening Check, or the willingness to obtain one
- Flexibility to adapt to different shifts and locations

**What's in It for You?**

We are thrilled that Prestige Inhome Care has been recognised as one of the AFR BOSS Best Places to Work This acknowledges our commitment to fostering a workplace where everyone feels supported and empowered.

At Prestige, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. From our dedicated carers to our passionate office staff, every team member plays an important role in delivering exceptional care and support to our clients and their families. This recognition from AFR reaffirms our belief that when employees feel valued and respected, they can truly thrive personally and professionally.

There are many other benefits of working at Prestige, including:

- **Warm Welcome**:Paid introduction to the team on your first day.
- **Flexibility**:Rosters tailored to fit your lifestyle.
- **Professional Growth**:Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- **Supportive Team**:A service-oriented team available 24/7.
- **Recognition**:Exciting reward and recognition programs.
- **Wellness**:Health and wellbeing initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Program.
- **Community**:Fun social events with your team.
- **Quality Gear**:Prestige uniform, badges, and PPE provided.
- **Convenience**:Easy access to shift information via a mobile app.

**Curious to Learn More?**
Hear first-hand from one of our fantastic carers, Sarah, as she shares a glimpse into her day working at Prestige:

- "My role as a Personal Care Attendant begins at around 8 or 9 AM. I start by visiting my first client of the day and assisting them in getting ready for the day. Collaboration with my client is key as we work together to address their specific needs while ensuring they maintain control over their world. In addition to helping with their personal care routine, I might also take care of tasks like making the bed, tidying the bathroom, and assisting in breakfast preparation. My primary goal is to identify ways to make their day more comfortable while respecting and supporting their choices. If the weather is suitable, we may even take a walk to pick up the newspaper._
- By 11 AM, I'm off to my next client. This particular client requires the assistance of two caregivers to help them get out of bed in the morning. I meet the second caregiver at the client's home, and together, we use a hoist to facilitate the client's shower and prepare them for the day. Once our tasks are complete, we ensure the bathroom is cleaned, and that the client is comfortably settled with everything they need within easy reach._
- After lunch, I visit my last client of the day, which typically involves a longer service. During this time, I take my client to the gym for hydrotherapy. Since they are in a wheelchair, I provide support as we use a taxi to reach the pool. I work alongside the instructor to assist my client in transitioning from their wheelchair into the pool, providing encouragement from the sidelines as they complete their exercises. Following the session, I help my client transfer back into the wheelchair, assist with drying and dressing, and accompany them back home. Once home, I prepare a meal for them and take care of some light domestic tasks to ensure their environment is comfortable."_

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