At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality care to residents in a supportive environment.
- Company: Join Barwon Health, a leader in patient-centred care.
- Benefits: Enjoy attractive salary packaging and a vibrant wellbeing program.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with strong career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of those living with dementia.
- Qualifications: Certificate III or IV in Aged Care and experience in aged care.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Be part of a team who are focused on providing the highest quality patient-centred care. Grow your skills at an organisation invested in your long-term development.
About the role
As a Health Care Worker in Blakiston Lodge you'll provide high quality care and services to all residents within the Specialist Dementia Care Program (SDCP). You'll provide transitional support and care for people living with very severe behavioural and psychological symptoms of Dementia, ensuring their safety, dignity, and wellbeing at every stage of care.
Key responsibilities
- Delivery of care and services as outlined in the resident care plan that is consistent with relevant standards and legislation and within scope of practice.
- Make adjustments to care delivery and care plan to reflect residents current care requirements.
- Implement system changes that improve care and service delivery for all residents.
What we're looking for
- Certificate III or Certificate IV in Aged Care.
- Sound literacy and documentation skills.
- Valid NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
- Experience in aged care or inpatient care, especially caring for people living with dementia.
- Able to undertake shift work as required.
Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction. A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program. Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010. Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650.
Diversity and inclusion
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at ************@barwonhealth.org.au.
All appointments are subject to:
- Satisfactory Police Record Check.
- Immunisation Status Clearance.
- Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Health Care Worker employer: Barwon Health
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