Personal Care Assistant

We are seeking permanent Personal Care Assistants to join the care team at our residential aged care home Avonlea in Nhill, VIC.

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 offers home care services in multiple states, and more than 700 units in various retirement villages and independent living communities.

The Position:

The successful candidates will join our dynamic and supportive care team, providing competent personal care, support, and assistance to all residents under the guidance of the senior clinical team. The Personal Care Assistant is responsible for delivering personal care and support to residents, ensuring their dignity and independence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide personal care to assist residents in maintaining independence and dignity regarding activities of daily living and lifestyle.
• Attend to meal delivery and refreshments as required.
• Record observations on assessment charts and document any exceptions to the care plan in the progress notes, reporting such to the EN/RN.
• Check residents' daily menu requirements.
• Perform duties delegated by the RN/EN, including general ward duties.
• Perform other tasks within your 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.

Applicants must meet the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability for working in the aged care industry.

Benefits

What we offer:

• 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.
• Opportunities for learning, development, and growth.
• Discounted private health insurance.

Our purpose:

To care for the elderly in our communities with respect, value, and belonging.