Personal Care Assistant

1 month ago

Dandenong, Australia Wintringham Full time

Personal Care Assistant

Eunice Seddon Home (Dandenong)

Casual Basis

  • Work with a rapidly growing not-for-profit organisation committed to social justice
  • Competitive pay rates – PCA: $31.50 to $36.08 p/hr (dependent on qualifications & experience)
  • Wintringham will pay for & supply your training courses (First Aid, CPR etc.)
  • ​Access to Salary Packaging benefits, EAP + discounts to leading retailers
  • Casual basis allowing for flexibility
  • Based in Dandenong (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

Eunice Seddon Home, located in Dandenong, offers affordable, high quality accommodation 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 (with or without the ability to administer medications) to join our friendly and dynamic residential team at our Eunice Seddon Home in Dandenong on a  Casual basis.

Your responsibilities and duties will include:

  • Assisting residents with personal care including personal hygiene, dressing, grooming and other activities of daily living
  • To observe and report changes in resident’s behaviour or physical condition
  • To undertake medication management and treatment procedures as directed by the Residential Site Manager or person in charge
  • To liaise 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
  • Providing emotional support to residents.

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 desirable but not essential)
  • Prior experience in housing & homelessness support, aged care, welfare, disability support, mental health or community/home care
  • Keen eye for detail and excellent communication skills
  • The ability to enhance or maintain our residents independence and lifestyle
  • A friendly and non-judgmental attitude

This sounds great How do I 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 Bernadette Eddelbuttel (Residential Site Manager – Eunice Seddon Home) and submitted via our website

Please upload your documents in PDF Format.

Applications close on Friday 23rd of August 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 vaccine as well as a 2024 Influenza Immunisation vaccination before 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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