Launceston, TAS, Australia, 7250 Permanent

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Personal Care Workers - Sandhill Care Home, TAS

Make a difference at one of Australia’s leading health care providersPermanent and Casual shifts available - shifts to be discussed at interview stage Caring and supportive team to help you develop your new skillsPermanent part time and casual opportunities available No set application closing date, therefore we recommend applying at your earliest convenience.

About The Role

Calvary Sandhill is a residential aged care home in South Launceston, providing leading aged care services with spectacular mountain views.

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

Key Responsibilities

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

What You Bring

Certificate III in individual support, or equivalent recognised qualification is essential Effective interpersonal communication; both written and verbalDemonstrated ability to prioritise workloadsDemonstrated flexibility, empathy and patience with the aged person and their needsDemonstrated ability to provide holistic careDemonstrated respect for residents’ privacy, dignity and self esteemDemonstrated acceptable standard of verbal and written communication skillsCommitment to continuous quality improvementWorking knowledge of WH&S and Infection ControlA desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

Your benefits:

NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym membershipsPaid parental leaveTraining, development pathways and career opportunities availableFlexible hours that make sense for you

Why work for Calvary?

Joining us is your opportunity to learn with purpose and drive positive impact to our community in a stimulating work environment. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality. Further details are available here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/

If you are looking for a rewarding career in an organisation that supports the community, apply now!

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.

Applicants that do not hold Australia work rights will not be considered.