Personal Care Assistant

  • 83 Wellington Road, Bayview Haven - Portland, VIC, Australia, 3305
  • Full time

We are seeking a Temporary Full Time Personal Care Assistant to join the care team on a 6-month contract at our residential aged care home Bayview Haven, Portland, Victoria. 

Who we are:

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 successful candidates will join our dynamic and supportive care team and will provide competent personal care, support and assistance to all residents under the direction and guidance of the senior clinical team. 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 documents any observed exceptions to the care plan in the progress notes; and reports 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 employees skills, as directed by the organisation.

Requirements

Essential:

  • Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
  • NDIS check (or ability to acquire).
  • Relevant Certificate III Qualification.
  • Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

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.

Benefits

What we can offer you:

  • Competitive salary and entitlements.
  • Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
  • Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation.
  • Long-term employment in a recession-proof sector.
  • Learning, development, and growth opportunities.
  • Discounted private health insurance.

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.

Apply now

Refer someone to this job

Not You?

Thank you

Recommended jobs

Personal Care Assistant

492677 Mareeba Gardens Settlement QLD Australia Mareeba Gardens Settlement, QLD, Australia, 4880 Carers Casual
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of older Australians? At Mareeba Gardens Settlement, we are looking for caring and compassionate Personal Care Assistants to join our team on a casual basis and support our residents w...

Cleaning / Laundry Services Assistant

492704 St John's - Wangaratta VIC Australia St John's - Wangaratta, VIC, Australia, 3677 Cleaning, Laundry Part time
We’re currently hiring a part-time Cleaning/Laundry Services Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team at St Johns, Wangaratta VIC. Help create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our residents, and be part of a workplace that val...

Food Services Assistant

492703 St John's - Wangaratta VIC Australia St John's - Wangaratta, VIC, Australia, 3677 Food Service Assistant Part time
Join the Team at Respect St Johns, Wangaratta Victoria! Do you have experience in aged care catering? We're currently hiring a Part-Time Food Services Assistants to support our team. We’re looking for reliable individuals, if you’re flexible and p...

Registered Nurse

492702 St John's - Wangaratta VIC Australia St John's - Wangaratta, VIC, Australia, 3677 Nursing Part time
Are you ready to feel truly valued in your work? Join a compassionate team at St Johns Aged Care that supports you as much as you support our Residents. We’re offering an exciting permanent part time opportunity for a dedicated RN who thrives in a...

Chef Supervisor

492585 Hervey Bay Masters Lodge. Alcheringa - Swan Hill QLD. VIC Australia 33 Jensen Drive, Hervey Bay Masters Lodge, QLD, Australia, 4655. 14 Boree Drive, Alcheringa - Swan Hill, VIC, Australia, 3585 Chef/Cook/Head Chef Full time
If you are looking for a role where your skills make a genuine difference every single day, and where you can enjoy life in one of Queensland’s most beautiful coastal towns, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Enrolled Nurse

492678 Mareeba Gardens Settlement QLD Australia Mareeba Gardens Settlement, QLD, Australia, 4880 Nursing Part time
If you are looking for a nursing role where you can truly connect with your residents, be part of a warm community, and still enjoy the laid-back lifestyle of tropical Far North Queensland, this opportunity at Mareeba Gardens Settlement could be t...

Sign up for job alerts

Finalize your job alert by selecting criteria from the dropdowns below. You can select multiple options from each dropdown by returning to the combobox and re-entering the list of options. Submit at the end to create your job alert.

Not You?

Thank you