We are currently seeking experienced and motivated Personal Care Assistants to join our team at our Cohuna Village care home in Cohuna, VIC. About Us: As a proud not-for-profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect. Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania. Respect also has home care services in multiple states, and more than 700 units in different retirement villages and independent living communities.
The Position: The Personal Care Assistant is responsible for providing competent personal care, support and assistance to all residents under the direction and guidance of the senior clinical team.
Key responsibilities: Provide personal care to assist residents to maintain independence and dignity with respect to activities of daily living and lifestyle.Attend to meal delivery and refreshments as required.Record observations on relevant assessment charts and document any observed exceptions to the care plan in the progress notes; and report such to the EN/RN.Check residents' daily menu requirements.Attend to duties as allocated and/or delegated by the RN/EN, including general ward duties.Any other task not defined but within the employee's skills, as directed by the organisation.Essential: Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).Relevant Certificate III Qualification.Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.A current NDIS Worker Screening Check. Respect will assist each successful candidate to obtain the required certification.Desirable: Experience in residential aged care.To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry. In return for your dedication and expertise, we offer: Competitive remuneration and benefits.Attractive pay incentives, along with not-for-profit salary packaging.The chance to engage in purposeful work within a values-driven organisation.Long-term job security in an industry resistant to economic fluctuations.A thriving, positive organisational culture that prioritizes well-being.Abundant prospects for personal and professional growth through learning and development initiatives.
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