Calvary Flora McDonald - Personal Care Worker

• 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
• Candidates who can speak Vietnamese, Chinese, Mandarin or Cantonese are encouraged to apply

About the role

This is a rewarding, hands on role that will give you the opportunity to positively impact on the lives of our residents. Care Service Employees work within the aged care team to promote the delivery of quality care to residents and their families, demonstrating competence in the provision of resident-centred care.

Flora McDonald is located in the attractive suburb of Cowandilla not far from the Adelaide Airport. The facility caters for 153 residents and is a modern purpose built building.

Key Responsibilities

• Work 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
• Observe the condition of residents and report any changes to the Enrolled Nurse or Registered Nurse, Facility Manager or appropriate person as well as completing the required documentation
• Respect each person’s privacy, dignity and confidentiality when providing services for residents
• Assist residents who require assistance with mobility as per care plan.  Residents are to be encouraged to remain ambulatory and independent
• Respect each resident and ensure that they are treated with dignity and given opportunities for making decisions particularly concerning their day to day routine

What you bring 

• Certificate III Aged Care or Individual Support is essential
• Effective interpersonal communication; both written and verbal
• Working knowledge of WHS and Infection Control
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation
• Able to speak Vietnamese, Chinese, Mandarin or Cantonese are encouraged to apply

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships 
• Paid parental leave 
• Professional membership to APNA, paid for by Calvary 
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

• 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 checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella