Social Care Assistant

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Respect Aged Care Full time

We are currently looking for a dedicated and experienced Social Care Assistant to join our team at Bayview Haven in Portland, Victoria.
This is a permanent, Part-time position.
The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, exceptional organisational abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
About Respect Since 1922, Respect Aged Care has proudly supported older Australians through high-quality care and a strong sense of community.
We are a not-for-profit organisation that believes everyone deserves to live with dignity and respect.
Headquartered in Tasmania, our organisation is growing rapidly, with aged care homes, retirement villages, home care services, and thousands of residents and staff across most states in Australia.
Role Description The Social Care Assistant is responsible for facilitating a range of individual, group and community-based lifestyle activities according to residents' individual physical, social, cultural and spiritual needs and preferences.
Reporting Relationship On a day-to-day basis, the Social Care Assistant shall report to the General Manager.
Indirect reports shall include other organisational management representatives.
Qualifications & Experience Essential: Certificate III or IV Qualification in aged care or similar discipline.
Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
Desirable: Has empathy and sensitivity to the needs of the residents from a variety of cultural and social backgrounds.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to communicate effectively with the elderly and their families, employees and visitors.
Key Duties & Responsibilities Document social profiles of new residents and participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of social care plans.
Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the activities program.
Maintain resources for the activities program.
Prepare newsletters, activity notices and other correspondence for residents and other representatives.
Assist the General Manager in the recruitment, appropriate delegation, and support for volunteers.
Any other task not defined but within the employee's skills, as directed by the organisation.
Mission, Vision & Values Mission: To care for the elderly in our communities in an environment of respect, value and belonging.
Vision: A world where the elderly feel respected, valued and enjoy a quality of life.
Values: Respect: Treat all people with fairness and dignity.
Care: Look after and protect the elderly, and each other.
Teamwork: Encourage, cooperate and build trust.
Courage: Do the right thing, even when it's difficult.
Integrity: Be open, honest and trustworthy.
Innovation: Think differently to solve problems.
Excellence: Drive quality to continuously improve.
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