At a Glance
- Tasks: Support residents with daily living activities and enhance their well-being.
- Company: CraigCare, a trusted aged care provider for over 40 years.
- Benefits: Flexible rosters, wellness programs, retail discounts, and free parking.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to continuous learning and quality improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of elderly residents every day.
- Qualifications: Experience in aged care, Certificate III in Aged Care, and effective communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 14.4 - 17.6 $ per hour.
About Us: For over 40 years, CraigCare has been delivering clinical and relationship-based care that connects and enriches the lives of all of our residents, every single day. Our Vision is for older people to be connected to their community through wellness and excellent customer service. Our Mission is to care for our residents in a manner which enhances their quality of life within the community that they belong. We achieve this by providing the highest standard of aged care at all times which is delivered with honesty, warmth and respect.
We are seeking experienced Personal Care Workers for our Ascot Waters Home on a Part time basis.
About Your Role: As a Personal Care Worker, you will work under the guidance of our Registered Nurses, assisting our residents with their daily living activities to enhance their well-being and ensure care delivery is to the highest standard. The Personal Care Worker role is part of an integrated team of professionals who work within an agreed clinical care framework to provide personalised care to our residents. This role is vital in ensuring we maintain high-quality care and high quality of life for our residents at all times.
What You Will Do:
- Support residents in living the life they choose by allowing them to exercise choice and independence.
- Contribute to the overall quality of life of our residents that include the areas of physical, emotional and lifestyle interests.
- Implement clinical and care interventions delegated by the Registered Nurses, and as documented in the residents’ care plan.
- Assist residents with their personal care needs while encouraging their independence.
- Ability to prioritise workloads effectively and deliver care with dignity and compassion.
- Provide care to our residents with respect, kindness and patience.
- Respect our residents with their dignity, privacy and choice.
What You Will Bring:
- Experience with the Aged Care Quality Standards and Quality of Care Principles.
- A genuine interest in elderly care and the desire to improve the lives of our residents.
- Certificate III in Aged Care / Individual Support.
- Effective communication skills.
- Reliability to work to a roster with set shifts and basic computer skills.
- Working knowledge of WH&S and infection control.
- Previous work experience within the aged care sector is preferred but not essential.
- Provide NDIS clearance and Rights to Work.
- Commitment to continuous quality improvement.
Culture and Benefits:
- Learning & development. With over 40 years’ experience, we have created a culture and environment for our staff to learn and grow with opportunity of ongoing professional development.
- Wellness Program. This includes a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, free to all employees and their families and free flu vaccinations each year.
- Flexible Rosters. We understand and value the importance of work life balance. We offer flexible rosters to assist your work-life balance.
- Retail discounts. You can also take advantage of financial discount across major retail, hospitality and health outlets.
- Free Parking. There is free parking in our secure undercover carpark.
At CraigCare, we understand the immense value a diverse workforce brings to our organisation. We believe in creating an environment where individuals can feel comfortable being their authentic selves, and where everyone is respected and celebrated equally. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all ages, genders, abilities, cultural backgrounds, and linguistic backgrounds, as well as from Indigenous Australians.
Care to Join Us? Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Personal Care Worker employer: Craigcare Group
At CraigCare Mornington Home, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the well-being and growth of our staff. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration among kitchen and lifestyle teams, ensuring you can make a meaningful impact on residents' lives through nutritious meal preparation. With opportunities for professional development and a commitment to quality, working here means being part of a dedicated team that truly cares about both its employees and the community we serve.
