Personal Care Worker
Tapestry
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- Location
- Ferntree Gully, VIC
- Type
- Part-time
- Salary
- $36 – $39 an hour
About the role
About us
Located in the foothills of the Dandenong's, Glengollan Village is a non-denominational, not-for-profit organisation offering resident focused care. Spanning approximately 15 acres, Glengollan has 147 independent living units, as well as a 90 bed residential aged care facility. Our mission is to provide excellence in care, wellness, lifestyle and housing options in a supportive & connected, homelike community. The facility is close to Ferntree Gully and Boronia Railway Stations and has bus stops directly outside the property.
We are currently seeking qualified and dedicated Permanent Part Time Personal Care Workers who are available for morning, afternoon and night duty shifts.
About the role
Reporting to the Registered Nurse on duty you will be responsible for;
- Promoting resident independence, dignity, and choice
- Communicating effectively with residents, families, and health professionals
- Ensuring care is person-centred and delivered to a high standard and in line with care plans.
- Ensuring all documentation and work logs are fully completed to a high standard.
- Contributing to the dementia care philosophy
- Working collaboratively with in the team
Requirements:
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in Aged Care
- Strong clinical skills and the ability to work independently
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- A caring, responsible nature and the ability to provide the highest quality of care to our residents
- COVID & Flu immunisation evidence (mandatory)
- Current national police clearance check (mandatory)
What we offer
- A supportive team environment
- Buddy shifts and ongoing on-the-job training and development opportunities.
- Above award remunerations
- Salary Packaging to increase your take home pay (by claiming up to $18,550 of tax free income).
- Senior clinical staff support
Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
- Which of the following statements best describes your Covid-19 vaccination status?
- How many years' experience do you have as a Personal Care Worker?
- How many years’ experience do you have in the aged care sector?
- Do you have experience working with people with dementia?
- Do you have experience working in the not-for-profit sector?
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