Personal Care Worker

Pascoe Vale, VIC
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

About UsFor over 40 years, CraigCare has been delivering clinical and relationship-based care that connects and enriches the lives of all of our residents, every single day.Our Vision is for older people to be connected to their community through wellness and excellent customer service.Our Mission is to care for our residents in a manner which enhances their quality of life within the community that they belong. We achieve this by providing the highest standard of aged care at all times which is delivered with honesty, warmth and respect.Our values guide everything we do on a daily basis and it is these values that makes CraigCare the trusted aged care provider it is today.We are seeking Personal Care Workers for our Pascoe Vale Home to work on a casual basis. Candidates should be able to work AM and PM shifts.About Your RoleAs a Personal Care Worker, you will work under the guidance of our Registered Nurses, assisting our residents with their daily living activities to enhance their well-being and ensure care delivery is to the highest standard.The Personal Care Worker role is part of an integrated team of professionals who work within an agreed clinical care framework to provide personalised care to our residents.This role is vital in ensuring we maintain high-quality care and high quality of life for our residents at all times.What You Will Do

Support residents in living the life they choose by allowing them to exercise choice and independence
Contribute to the overall quality of life of our residents that include the areas of physical, emotional and lifestyle interests
Implement clinical and care interventions delegated by the Registered Nurses, and as documented in the residents’ care plan
Assist residents with their personal care needs while encouraging their independence
Ability to prioritise workloads effectively and deliver care with dignity and compassion
Provide care to our residents with respect, kindness and patience
Respect our residents with their dignity, privacy and choice

What You Will Bring

Experience with the Aged Care Quality Standards and Quality of Care Principles
A genuine interest in elderly care and the desire to improve the lives of our residents
Certificate III in Aged Care /Individual Support
Effective communication skills
Reliability to work to a roster with set shifts and basic computer skills
Working knowledge of WH&S and infection control.
Previous work experience within the aged care sector is preferred but not essential
Provide NDIS clearance and Rights to Work
Commitment to continuous quality improvement
Medication competency

Culture and BenefitsLearning & development. With over 40 years’ experience, we have created a culture and environment for our staff to learn and grow with opportunity of ongoing professional development.Wellness Program. This includes a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, free to all employees and their families.Retail discounts. You can also take advantage of financial discount across major retail, hospitality and health outlets.At CraigCare, we understand the immense value a diverse workforce brings to our organisation. We believe in creating an environment where individuals can feel comfortable being their authentic selves, and where everyone is respected and celebrated equally. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all ages, genders, abilities, cultural backgrounds, and linguistic backgrounds, as well as from Indigenous Australians.Care to Join Us?Please apply now by clicking the "Apply for this job" button.Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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