At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist residents with personal care, mobility, and daily activities to enhance their well-being.
- Company: Mercy Health, a compassionate organisation dedicated to providing exceptional care.
- Benefits: Flexible casual hours, meaningful work, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to empathy, integrity, and community support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience in healthcare.
- Qualifications: Certificate III or IV in Aged Care or Individual Support required.
The predicted salary is between 19.8 - 24.2 $ per hour.
Employment Type: Casual
Hours: AM, PM Shifts
Location: Mercy Place Warrnambool, 16 Hopetoun Rd, Warrnambool VIC 3280
Contact: Megan Gleeson
Where there’s life, there’s Mercy. Where there’s care, there’s You. Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.
About the opportunity:
- Assist residents with daily personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Help with mobility, including transferring residents from bed to chair, assisting with walking, and using mobility aids safely.
- Support residents with feeding, ensuring proper nutrition and hydration, and assisting with special dietary needs.
- Assist with medication reminders and support residents in taking prescribed medications, under the guidance of a nurse.
- Help maintain a clean and safe living environment by assisting with light housekeeping tasks, including making beds and cleaning rooms.
- Assist with organizing and engaging in activities that promote physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being.
- Respond to residents' requests for assistance in a timely and professional manner.
- Follow care plans as outlined by registered nurses and healthcare professionals, ensuring the highest standards of care are met.
- Maintain confidentiality and respect for residents' privacy, dignity, and personal preferences.
- Adhere to safety protocols, including infection control procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
What you’ll bring:
- You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional person-centred care.
- A minimum Certificate III / Cert IV in Aged Care or Individual Support.
- You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining: Recent police check or NDIS clearance.
Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare? Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career. Are you ready to apply for this role? Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture. We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
If you're value and display empathy, integrity, and are seeking the opportunity to make a real difference, we invite you to join us!
Personal Care Assistant in Warrnambool employer: Mercy Aged and Community Care Ltd
Mercy Aged and Community Care Ltd is an exceptional employer located in Richmond, VIC, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With over a century of experience in aged care, our dedicated team enjoys the stability and security of a for-purpose organisation while having the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Join us at Mercy Health, where your passion for compassionate care can flourish alongside a diverse workforce committed to excellence.
Contact Details:
Mercy Aged and Community Care Ltd Recruitment Team
