Personal Care Assistant

Gilgunya

Additional Shift

INTERNAL ONLY

• Competitive pay rates – $34.21 - $39.93 p/hr (dependent on qualifications & experience)
• ​Join the tight knit, dynamic team at one of our most dynamic residential aged care sites providing high quality accommodation and care to older people.

Your new role

We are currently seeking a proactive Personal Care Assistant to join our friendly and dynamic residential team at Gilgunya. The additional shift is:

Week 2: Wednesday (07:00-15:00)

Successful applicants will have the capacity to fulfill 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
• 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
• 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

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 Peter Demeteriou and submitted via our website

Please upload your documents in PDF Format

Applications close on Thursday 27th November at 5.00pm

We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences, our Inclusion Statement may be accessed here. We encourage applications from First Nations people, people living with disability, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at inclusion@wintringham.org.au