Multiskilled Carer
Job No:
JPR1714
Location:
Geraldton
What's on offer:
- Casual rate $32.28 per hour ** Additional penalty rates for afternoon, night duty, weekends and public holidays
- Not for profit tax savings of up to $18,550 p/a
- Join a forward thinking, large, aged care organization
- Casual shifts available.
We are currently seeking to recruit patient, customer service orientated Multiskilled Carers to partner with residents, enabling them to fulfil their daily living, social and emotional needs at our Hillcrest aged care home, located in Geraldton.
In this role you will provide person centred care and communicate with residents in a manner that enhances their quality of life, ensuring that they feel welcome and respected at all times. It will be important that you embrace Juniper's core values and follow our policies and procedures.
On offer for the successful candidate will be a casual position.
Key Responsibilities of this role:
- Provide assistance to residents with their hygiene needs including; bathing, dental hygiene, dressing, grooming and personal care.
- Support the maintenance or restoration of residents' independence by providing assistance to engage in activities of interest and use mobility aids where required.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation and report information to relevant Nursing, Allied Health and Management as required.
- Maintain effective communication in the workplace, being respectful, open to change and kind in your approach.
- Assist residents with the administration of correct medication in accordance with Juniper policies
The Skills, Knowledge and Experience required:
- Certificate III in Individual Support (or equivalent / Cert III Aged Care) or relevant experience in the industry.
- Current First Aid Certificate (desirable)
- An understanding of aging and dementia
- Awareness of AN-ACC (desirable)
- Experience working within a person centred, enabling environment
Please note that this is a regional position in Geraldton. Please contact Deki in recruitment if you have any questions about this position at deki.choden@juniper.org.au or 0861195922.
People of all ages and cultures are encouraged to apply. Juniper may commence the recruitment process prior to the advertised closing date.