Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors? We are seeking dedicated Personal Care Assistants to join our Residential Aged Care team in beautiful Warrnambool.
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 well-lived life, 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 Role: 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. This position is full-time and based in Warrnambool at our Lyndoch Living facility.
Key Duties and 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 resident's 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.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. What we can offer you: Competitive Salary + Super and entitlements.Maximize Your Benefits: Get Up to $18,550 in Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging Incentives per FBT Year!Unlock NFP Benefits: Enjoy Up to $7000 in Annual Tax Savings.Meaningful work in a growth-driven organisation.A healthy and positive workplace culture.Our purpose: To care for the elderly in our communities in an environment of respect, value, and belonging.
Our Values: Respect: Treat all people with fairness and dignity.Care: Look after and protect the elderly, and each other.Teamwork: Encourage, cooperate, and build trust.Courage: Do the right thing, even when it's difficult.Integrity: Be open, honest, and trustworthy.Innovation: Think differently to solve problems.Excellence: Drive quality to continuously improve.
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