Personal Carer

3 days ago

Fleurieu Peninsula Kangaroo Island, Australia Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc. Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year
  • Be the difference. Enjoy great rewards and benefits
  • Salary packaging to maximise your take-home pay
  • Employee well-being program with great discounts
  • Various AM and PM shifts available

About the role

Working collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams, you will provide high-quality personal care to our residents based on their individual needs.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to;

  • Assisting them with daily tasks and activities, personal care and mobility
  • Working within the team to help develop and deliver person-centred care plans
  • Respectfully assisting residents with meals and drinks to make it a pleasurable and safe experience
  • Promoting independence and confidence by encouraging a resident to give things a go (i.e. to do things with a resident rather than do things for a resident)
  • Supporting and nurturing a partnership with each resident by recognising what is important to them as well as what is important for their own health
  • Supporting residents to make choices about their lifestyle and activities of daily living, in line with their care plan

For further details regarding the scope of the role, please refer to the position description.

About you

We are looking for people who will be the difference in the lives of our residents and clients.

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience;

  • Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or Certificate III in Aged Care
  • Demonstrated experience in a personal carer role to be able to work without direct supervision
  • Sound best practice personal and clinical care skills appropriate to the role
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Sound time management to manage own workload to complete tasks within the allocated time
  • Excellent understanding of the requirements to support residents living with dementia including those who display challenging behaviours
  • Senior First Aid Certificate - desirable
  • An understanding of AN-ACC requirements - desirable

About us

Southern Cross Care is one of Australia's leading charitable aged care, health and retirement living service providers. We value the diversity in our team, live and breathe our values of Service, Courage and Compassion and offer salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay.

When you work for us, we value you as an individual, care for your well-being and develop your skills to help you build your career. We reward creativity and provide the stability and flexibility you need. When you work for us, you work better for life.

Apply

  • Personal Carer

    3 days ago

    Macleay Island, Australia UnitingCare Full time

    Providing care to your clients living in the community supporting their independence and improving their quality of life. Make a meaningful difference with BlueCare We’re looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of...

  • Personal Care Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Mornington Peninsula, Australia Carers Network Australia Full time

    Carer’s Network is in search of a **Multiple Personal Carers **who have great communication skills and a commitment to providing excellence in service. Our staff have a reputation for being professional and enthusiastic as they provide personal and home care to our clients in their homes around Mornington Peninsula area including, but not limited to,...

  • Personal Care Attendant

    2 weeks ago

    Phillip Island, Australia Carers Network Australia Full time

    Job description Carer’s Network are in search of a **Personal Carer **who has great communication skills and a commitment to providing excellence in service. Our staff have a reputation for being professional and enthusiastic as they provide personal and home care to our clients in their homes in the Phillip Island area. Duties will include: -...

  • Personal Carer Needed for Chermside Queensland

    2 weeks ago

    Bribie Island, Australia Sunny Care Home Service Full time

    **Casual /part time positions - immediate start!** Do you have a kind heart and want to make a real difference to older people’s lives? Do you enjoy working as part of a dynamic team in an organisation that truly cares and respects every team member? Sunny Care is a multicultural organisation with a great reputation for providing exceptional...

  • Personal Care Assistant

    1 week ago

    Mornington Peninsula, Australia AGED CARE STAFFING SOLUTIONS Full time

    Are you a enthusiastic, dedicated person looking for an opportunity to work as a Personal Care Assistant ( PCA ) in Aged Care? Whether you are qualified or looking for you stepping up your career and getting qualifications we would love to hear from you. As a Personal Carer, you will work as part of a team providing safe and effective personal care tailored...

  • Personal Care Assistant

    3 days ago

    Mornington Peninsula, Australia Regis Full time $45,000 - $65,000 per year

    Location: 827/829 Nepean Highway, Mornington, VIC 3931Less than 20 min. drive from FrankstonFull-time, Part-time and Casual opportunities availableStudents who have completed their aged care placement are encouraged to applyReal impact you can feel good aboutThere's something special about what we do at Regis. We know that real care isn't only about meeting...

  • Home Carer/support Worker

    7 days ago

    Mornington Peninsula, Australia Benetas Full time

    Bayside & South Eastern Suburbs, VIC, Australia - Mornington Peninsula & Bass Coast, VIC, Australia - Casual - Closing on: Nov 22 2024 **What you do matters** Are you looking for a job that truly makes a difference in the lives of others? Join our team as a personal care worker providing in home support and be a part of our mission to help older Victorians...

  • Personal Care Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Mornington Peninsula, Australia AGED CARE STAFFING SOLUTIONS Full time

    Are you an enthusiastic, dedicated caring person looking for an opportunity to work as a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) in Aged Care? Whether you are qualified or looking for you stepping up your career and getting qualifications we would love to hear from you. As a Aged care worker you will be part of a great caring team providing safe and effective personal...

  • Personal Care Assistant

    7 days ago

    Mornington Peninsula, Australia Australian Unity Limited Full time

    **Permanent and Casual **contracts available - **Attractive hourly rates $$$** - **Flex-Up - **work additional hours if you are available and boost your income - Enjoy **additional yearly Well-Being and Community leave days**: - **14 week paid parental leave**, with equal benefit for both parents **PLUS **access to our Bump to Baby program - **Employee...

  • Personal Support Worker Home Care

    3 days ago

    Hope Island, Australia Arcare Aged Care Full time

    **BodeWell Community Care** **We are currently looking for Personal Support Workers in the Pimpama, Hope Island, Parkwood, Helensvale, Paradise Point, Runaway Bay, Southport, Ashmore, Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach areas to assist our clients with**: - Meal preparation - Shopping - Provide transport and accompany client within their community and to...