Personal Care Assistant - Kangaroo PointApply locations QLD - Brisbane, CBD & Inner Suburbs
Time type: Part time
Posted on: 5 Days Ago
Time left to apply: End Date: December 18, 2024 (7 days left to apply)
Job requisition id: JR139962
Job Description:About the Opportunity: As one of our Personal Care Assistants (Living Support Partners), you will be part of an experienced, engaged and dedicated team that is committed to creating a welcoming, professional and caring environment for the residents of St Vincent's Care Kangaroo Point. Our commitment is to listen to each resident, understand who each person is - a unique individual who we respect and treat with kindness and compassion. Our care workers at SVC Kangaroo Point are called Living Support Partners and will be required to assist with medication upon completing a medication competency course on-site.
At St Vincent's Care, our Heartprint model ensures compassionate, holistic, person-centred care that empowers residents and fosters a sense of belonging, independence, and cultural respect, creating a life filled with purpose and wellbeing.
We are seeking people who are passionate about providing care that is sensitive to residents' individualised needs, preferences and choices and are committed to building strong, meaningful connections with residents.
Things that work for us: Certificate III in Individual Support/Aged Care or similar qualifications essential6 months+ experience in a similar role with residential aged care experience highly regardedMust be available to work 3 shifts a week on a PPT basisExcellent customer service and communication skillsExperience with AutumnCare (or similar software) with ability to maintain excellent recordsUnderstanding of Aged Care, resident rights/responsibilities with ability to follow the care planNationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)NDIS Worker Screening Check will be a requirement of this role.Things that work for you: More take-home pay with competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annumBetter work-life balance with consistent fortnightly rosters patterns for permanent positions - no rotating rosters!Opportunity to work for the nation's largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive visionJoin an organisation where staff feedback largely indicates they are treated with respect, are confident in their management's leadership and would stay if offered a similar job elsewhereCareer development, mentoring and leadership opportunities within St Vincent's networkLike-minded colleagues with a friendly team environment and a great community care spiritRewarding work that focuses on relationships over routinesNo cost uniforms and trainingNo mandatory COVID vaccinations! Free annual flu vaccination (recommended).Employee Assistance Program for staff and their familiesAccess to the Fitness Passport (FP)Why become part of the St Vincent's Care family? For more than 175 years, St Vincent's Care has been a leading Catholic provider of Aged Care Services in Australia, upholding compassion, justice, integrity and excellence in all we do. St Vincent's mission is to express the love of God and continue the healing ministry of Jesus through our work.
At St Vincent's we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, fair and impartial and invite people from all backgrounds to join our caring family.
Contact Details:Patricia McCartney
Closing Date:17 December 2024 11:59pm
Reconciliation Action Plan:St Vincent's Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's unique perspectives, knowledge, and culture. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
About UsAs part of St Vincent's Health Australia, St Vincent's Care Services (SVCS) is a leading Catholic provider of Aged Care Services in Australia. SVCS offers quality residential, community and independent living services through 23 facilities located within Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. St Vincent's has been providing health care in Australia for more than 155 years. The legacy entrusted to us by the Sisters of Charity and their Founder, Mary Aikenhead continues to inspire the service provided to our residents in a caring, friendly atmosphere, underpinned by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
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