Personal Care Worker

4 days ago

Launceston, Australia Calvary Full time

Personal Care Workers - Sandhill
Make a difference at one of Australia’s leading health care providers
Permanent and Casual shifts available - shifts to be discussed at interview stage
Caring and supportive team to help you develop your new skills
About the role
Calvary Sandhill is a residential aged care home in South Launceston, providing leading aged care services with spectacular mountain views.
The position of Personal Care Worker is part of an integrated team of people working within an established and agreed framework attending to the personal needs of residents. The Personal Care Worker role is instrumental to ensuring that we are providing high quality care to our residents at all times
Key Responsibilities
Support residents to live the life they choose allowing them to exercise choice and independence.
Contribute to the physical, emotional and lifestyle needs and wants of the residents, through assessment and observation.
Implement clinical and care interventions as delegated by the Registered Nurse, and as documented in the resident’s plan of care.
Assist the residents with their personal care and hygiene needs whilst encouraging their independence.
What you bring
Certificate III in individual support, or equivalent recognised qualification
Effective interpersonal communication; both written and verbal
Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads
Demonstrated flexibility, empathy and patience with the aged person and their needs
Demonstrated ability to provide holistic care
Demonstrated respect for residents’ privacy, dignity and self esteem
Demonstrated acceptable standard of verbal and written communication skills
Commitment to continuous quality improvement
Working knowledge of WH&S and Infection Control
A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation
**Your benefits**:
NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
Paid parental leave
Training, development pathways and career opportunities available
Flexible hours that make sense for you
Why work for Calvary?
Joining us is your opportunity to learn with purpose and drive positive impact to our community in a stimulating work environment. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality.
**Please note the following**:
Only applicants with a valid right to work in Australia will be considered.

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