We're Hiring!

We are seeking a caring, compassionate and experienced Permanent Part-Time Personal Care Assistant to join our dedicated care team at Woodhaven, our residential aged care home in Lockhart NSW. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and reliable individual who is passionate about supporting older people and making a meaningful difference in their daily lives.

The successful applicant will be employed on a permanent part-time basis and must be available to work the nominated rotating fortnightly roster outlined below.

The Position

The successful candidate will join our supportive and dedicated care team, providing competent personal care, support and assistance to residents under the direction and guidance of the senior clinical team.

As a Permanent Part-Time Personal Care Assistant, you will play an important role in promoting the wellbeing, dignity, comfort and independence of our residents while working collaboratively with the broader care team.

Roster Requirements

Applicants must be available to work the following rotating fortnightly roster:

Week 1 – 31 hours

• Monday: 3:00pm – 9:00pm (5.5 paid hours)
• Tuesday: 7:00am – 1:00pm (5.5 paid hours)
• Thursday: 7:00am – 1:00pm (5.5 paid hours)
• Friday: 3:00pm – 11:00pm (7.5 paid hours)
• Saturday: 3:00pm – 11:00pm (7.5 paid hours)

Week 2 – 22 hours

• Monday: 7:00am – 1:00pm (5.5 paid hours)
• Tuesday: 3:00pm – 9:00pm (5.5 paid hours)
• Wednesday: 3:00pm – 9:00pm (5.5 paid hours)
• Saturday: 7:00am – 1:00pm (5.5 paid hours)

Total: 53 paid hours per fortnight (averaging 26.5 hours per week).

Please note: Availability to work the full rotating fortnightly roster is an essential requirement of this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to assist residents to maintain their independence and dignity in relation 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 progress notes, reporting these 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.
• Work collaboratively with other team members to ensure high-quality, person-centred care.
• Undertake any other tasks within the employee's skills and scope of practice, as directed by the organisation.

Requirements

• Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or ability to acquire).
• Relevant Certificate III qualification.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in residential aged care.
• A caring, respectful and person-centred approach to supporting older people.
• Reliability and commitment to working the nominated rotating fortnightly roster.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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:

• Permanent part-time employment with consistent, guaranteed rostered hours.
• Predictable rotating fortnightly roster.
• Competitive remuneration and entitlements.
• Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits.
• Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation.
• Opportunities for learning, development and career growth.
• Discounted private health insurance.
• A supportive and welcoming team environment.

If you are passionate about providing quality care and want to make a positive difference in the lives of older people, we would love to hear from you!