Gilgunya Hostel (Coburg)
Personal Care Assistant
Casual

*** ACCEPTING INTERNAL APPLICATIONS ONLY***

• Work with a rapidly growing not-for-profit organisation committed to social justice
• Competitive pay rates (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 Shifts Available
• Based in Coburg (VIC)

Who are we?
Wintringham provides aged care services to those who are financially disadvantaged and have previously been homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless. We employ over 900 staff and our Gilgunya Hostel, located in Coburg, offers affordable, high quality accommodation and care to 51 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 Gilgunya Hostel 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
• Cert IV/Diploma of Nursing (with current AHPRA Registration) or 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

This sounds great! How do I apply?
For more information about the role, you can download a copy of the Position Description HERE.

Applications can be directed to Peter Demetriou (Site Manager) and submitted via our website

Please upload your documents in PDF Format

Applications close at on Wednesday 10th of  May 2023 at 5pm

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a NDIS Worker Screening Check and Police Records check. Refusal to provide your information to both of 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 being vaccinated for influenza prior to 10 June 2023 and showing evidence of having three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine before commencing employment.

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.