Personal Care Assistant

1 month ago

Shepparton, Australia Wintringham Full time

 Personal Care Assistant

Tom Fitzgerald Home – Shepparton VIC

Part Time Basis

  • Work with a rapidly growing not-for-profit that makes a difference and is committed to social justice
  • Access to Salary Packaging + superannuation + 17.5% leave loading
  • Competitive pay rates: $31.50 - $36.07/hr depending on qualifications and experience
  • Part Time Basis – 5 shifts/fortnight
  • Fixed term Position from November 2024 to July 2025
  • Based at our Tom Fitzgerald Residential Aged Care Home in Shepparton (VIC)

About us

Wintringham is a specialised non-religious not-for-profit welfare organisation. We are committed to providing older people who are at risk or have experienced homelessness with a range of high-quality care, housing and services. We employ more than 1,000 staff across Victoria and Tasmania

Our Tom Fitzgerald Aged Care Home offers affordable, high-quality accommodation and care to people aged 50 years and over.  We provide a safe, flexible and caring family-style environment, which allows residents to maintain their chosen lifestyles, habits and activities and to be as independent as they choose to be.

Your new role

We are currently seeking a proactive Personal Care Assistant to join our friendly and dynamic residential team at our Tom Fitzgerald Residential Aged Care Home on a Part-Time basis.  This is a Fixed term position with an 8 month contract running from the 3rd of November 2024 to the 16th of July 2025.

Your fortnightly roster will be as below:

Week 1 –Thursday (0700 – 1500)

Week 2 –Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (0700 – 1500)

Successful candidates will have the capacity to undertake all the above shifts

Your responsibilities and duties will include:

  • Assisting residents with personal care including personal hygiene, dressing, grooming and other activities of daily living
  • Observing and reporting changes in resident’s behaviour or physical condition
  • Undertaking medication management and treatment procedures as directed by the Residential Site Manager or person in charge
  • Liaising with medical practitioners, pharmacists and other health services to provide relevant services for the care and wellbeing of the residents
  • Assisting in the implementation of cigarette and alcohol programs
  • Observing and reporting changes in residents behaviour or physical condition and maintain appropriate documentation as required

What is in it for you?

We are committed to offering an enjoyable, safe and flexible workplace that provides a work-life balance. When you are working with Wintringham, you will have access to the following benefits:

  • Access to exclusive not-for-profit salary packaging: salary package your personal expenses up to the amount of $15,900.
  • Continuous development: we believe in giving our staff the skills they need and will keep you up to date with yearly qualifications such as behaviour management, first aid, CPR and manual handling. We offer many growth opportunities and have a strong internal recruitment program.
  • Free access to wellbeing services: When you are employed at Wintringham, you will have access to our staff wellbeing portal as well as our Employee Assistance Program

We are looking for candidates with the following:

  • Ability to work both in team and autonomously
  • Certificate III/IV in Aged Care/Individual Support
  • Completion of medication administration unit (HLTHPS006 - Assist Clients with Medication)
  • Prior experience in housing & homelessness support, aged care, welfare, disability support, mental health or community/home care
  • Keen eye for detail
  • Excellent communication skills
  • The ability to enhance or maintain our residents independence and lifestyle
  • A friendly and non-judgmental attitude

How to apply:

For more information about the role, you can download a copy of the Task Analysis here and of the  Position Description here 

Applications can be directed to Carolyn Russell and submitted via our website

Please upload your documents in PDF Format

Applications close on Monday 11th of November 2024 at 5pm.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Preemployment Screening Check , NDIS Worker Screening Check and Police Records check. Refusal to provide your information to these parties will prevent Wintringham from being able to continue with your application.

Applicants who have lived in a country other than Australia for a period longer than 12 months in the last 10 years may be required to undergo an International Police Check.

Successful candidates will be required to comply with the Wintringham Health and Immunisation policy including having three doses of a COVID-19 vaccinebefore commencing employment and must provide evidence.

Wintringham is committed to providing safe and inclusive environments and services. We celebrate differences in ability, age, culture, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexuality, spirituality and beliefs. Everyone has a right to feel welcome, respected and valued in a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.

The safety of all older people is paramount, and we have zero tolerance for family violence including elder abuse.

Wintringham proudly acknowledges Australia’s First Peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

Diversity and inclusion makes our community and Wintringham stronger, and contributes to helping us end homelessness for older people.

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