Personal Care Worker

1 day ago

Geelong, Victoria, Australia St John of God Health Care Full time $35 - $36

Your role at St John of God Healthcare at Home

We are seeking applications for a Personal Care Worker to join our Healthcare at Home team in Geelong.

As a Personal Care Worker will provide personal care requirements to clients in their place of residence in the community and is responsible to the Registered Nurse for standards of practice in relation to the provision of care including all infection control issues.

In this role you will be required to be available Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.

The Position

  • Under the direction of the Registered Nurse and the Nursing Care Plan perform the personal care tasks as required for the client.

  • Provide a range of personal care tasks based on assessed needs  as determined by the care plan, which enables  the recipients to maintain their desired standards of personal care and hygiene including: Assist bathing, sponging or showering/Assist with toileting/Assist with mobility such as getting out of bed, chair, commode or wheelchair/Assist clients with self-monitoring of medication.

  • Encourage and promote recipients independence and coping mechanisms.

  • Assist with medications as per scope of practice.

  • Applying medical aids.

  • Documentation completed and recorded in patient file after each visit.

  • Provide feedback to the Registered Nurse if any changes are observed in the client's mental or physical health, or environment.

  • Seek clarification of delegated roles from the Registered Nurse as required.

  • Seek guidance from the Registered Nurse whenever unsure of requirements.

  • Maintain a customer-focussed approach to the provision of care to the patient.

  • Maintain the client's physical environment in the manner it is found – that is clean up any mess made as a result of the service provision.

  • Participate in departmental meetings in order to exchange ideas and information.

  • Ensure accurate and timely verbal and written reporting of all care

This role requires the ability to work independently with individuals or groups, demonstrate good problem-solving skills, and make sound decisions. Successful applicants must hold a current Working with Children's Check, current VIC Drivers Licence, current First Aid Level 2 and National Police Clearance.

You will require possession of a Certificate III in Home and Community Care, Aged care, Disability or Individual Support.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

  • Hourly rate: $35.16 to $36.20 (inclusive of casual loading) plus 12% superannuation

  • Casual positions available

  • As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period

  • A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs

  • Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

For all enquiries contact Vicki Long, Acting Nurse Manager on

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.

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