Personal Care Worker

**About Us**

For over 40 years, CraigCare has been delivering clinical and relationship-based care that connects and enriches the lives of all of our residents, every single day.

Our Vision is for older people to be connected to their community through wellness and excellent customer service.

Our Mission is to care for our residents in a manner which enhances their quality of life within the community that they belong. We achieve this by providing the highest standard of aged care at all times which is delivered with honesty, warmth and respect.

Our values guide everything we do on a daily basis and it is these values that makes CraigCare the trusted aged care provider it is today.

We are seeking Personal Care Workers for our CraigCare Mornington home to work on a **Full Time basis. You should be open to doing reception /admin duties also.**

As a Personal Care Worker, you will work under the guidance of our Registered Nurses, assisting our residents with their daily living activities to enhance their well-being and ensure care delivery is to the highest standard.

The Personal Care Worker role is part of an integrated team of professionals who work within an agreed clinical care framework to provide personalised care to our residents. This role is vital in ensuring we maintain high-quality care and high quality of life for our residents at all times.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Support residents in living the life they choose by allowing them to exercise choice and independence.
- Contribute to the overall quality of life of the residents (physical, emotional and lifestyle interests).
- Implement clinical and care interventions delegated by the Registered Nurses, and as documented in the resident's care plan.
- Assist residents with their personal care and hygiene needs while encouraging their independence.
- Ability to prioritise workloads effectively and deliver care with decency and compassion.
- Kindness and patience with residents are essential, as is respect for their individual needs. You must also respect their privacy, dignity, choice, and self-esteem.
- Commitment to continuous quality improvement.
- Strong understanding of basic Microsoft Suite programs
- Reception and other administration duties where required

**Essential Requirements**:

- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong understanding of Aged Care Quality Standards, Aged Care Act and Quality of Care Principles
- Reliability to work to a roster with set shifts and basic computer skills
- Working knowledge of WH&S and infection control.
- Certificate III in Aged Care /Individual Support (or currently working towards).
- Previous work experience within the aged care sector is preferred but not essential.
- You would also need to have a current NDIS clearance, proof of Rights to Work, and a current immunisation certificate (including influenza and vaccination against COVID-19, including booster).

**Culture and Benefits**

**Learning & development**. With over 40 years’ experience, we have created a culture and environment for our staff to learn and grow with opportunity of ongoing professional development.

**Wellness Program**. This includes a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, free to all employees and their families and free flu vaccinations each year.

**Flexible Rosters. **We understand and value the importance of work life balance. We offer flexible rosters to assist your work-life balance**.**

**Remuneration and discounts**. We offer a generous remuneration package. You can also take advantage of financial discount across major retail, hospitality and health outlets.

**Free Parking**. There is free parking in our carpark.

**Care to Join Us?**

Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.