About the role

 

Are you a passionate personal carer who wants to make a real difference to the lives of residents? If you answered yes, then join the team at Calvary The Regent with 105 beds residential care located in Mount Waverley.

The position of Personal Care Worker is part of an integrated team of people working within an established and agreed framework attending to the personal needs of residents. The Personal Care Worker role is instrumental to ensuring that we are providing high quality care to our residents at all times.

 

Your main duties will include:

• Support residents to live the life they choose allowing them to exercise choice and independence.
• Contributes to the physical, emotional and lifestyle needs and wants of the residents, through assessment and observation.
• Implements clinical and care interventions as delegated by the Registered Nurse, and as documented in the resident’s plan of care.
• Assists the residents with their personal care and hygiene needs whilst encouraging their independence

About you

• Certificate III in individual support, or equivalent recognised qualification
• Ability to engage with residents and experience in dementia support
• Effective interpersonal communication; both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads
• Demonstrated flexibility, empathy and patience with the aged person and their needs
• Demonstrated ability to provide holistic care
• Demonstrated respect for residents’ privacy, dignity and self esteem
• Demonstrated acceptable standard of verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement
• Working knowledge of WH&S and Infection Control
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

 

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: