Personal Care Worker
Job no: 527317
Work type: Permanent
Location: Tewantin
Categories: Aged Care Support
- Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
- Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
- Create the perfect work-life balance where you can choose your hours
About the role
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of residents? Calvary Aged Care invites compassionate individuals to join our dedicated team as Personal Care Workers. This is an opportunity to be part of a caring community committed to providing exceptional care to our residents.
Your main duties will include:
- Support residents to live the life they choose allowing them to exercise choice and independence
- Assist the resident in one on one activities that support their well-being inclusive of hobbies and interests that are aligned to the care plan
- Contributes to the physical, emotional and lifestyle needs and wants of the residents, through assessment and observation
- Works within an established and agreed framework to deliver a range of personal care tasks, including but not limited to daily hygiene for example showering, shaving, dressing, mouth and eye care and continence management
- Assist residents who require assistance with mobility as per care plan
About you
- Certificate Level III (Individual Support)
- Effective interpersonal communication; both written and verbal
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads
- Working knowledge of WH&S and Infection Control
- Demonstrated experience in a similar role in aged care, health care or hospitality
For further information please contact Lisa Fuller, lisa.fuller@calvarycare.org.au
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Your benefits:
- NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
- Paid parental leave
- Training, development pathways and career opportunities
- Flexible hours that make sense for you
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
Please note the following:
- As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
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