Wintringham Hobart Residential Aged Care

Personal Care Assistant  - (Medication Qualified)

Part Time Role

• Work with a rapidly growing not-for-profit organisation committed to social justice
• Competitive pay rates: $32.07 - $36.99 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
• Part Time Role – 7 shifts per fortnight
• $500 worth of visa gift cards on offer
• Based at our brand new aged care home in Bellerive (TAS)

Who are we?

Founded in 1989, Wintringham is a not-for-profit organisation providing aged care, housing and support services for men and women aged 50 and over, who have experienced or are vulnerable to homelessness. We currently employ over 1000 staff across Hobart, Melbourne and regional Victoria.

The expansion of our services into Tasmania in 2021 has seen our Tasmanian team provide tenancy and housing support services to five sites across Hobart (172 social housing units), making a difference to the lives of many financially disadvantaged people. We are now proud to have commenced operations at our brand new 40-bed Tasmanian Residential Aged Care Home based in Bellerive that is purpose-built by the Tasmanian Government for older people in need.

Your new role

We are currently seeking an eager and enthusiastic Personal Care Assistant  (with the ability to administer medications) to join our new Wintringham Hobart Aged Care Home on a part time basis for seven shifts per fortnight. Your roster will be as follows:

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday (2200-0715)

Week 2: Monday & Tuesday (2200-0715)

Please only apply if you have capacity to work 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

What we will require from you:

• 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

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 Roz Loveless (Residential Site Manager) and submitted via our website.

Please upload your documents in PDF Format.

Applications close on Tuesday 12^th of September 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 in 2023 having three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine 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.