Description:
About Us
Bolton Clarke is Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit aged care provider shaping the future of positive ageing. With RSL Queensland and the Royal District Nursing Service at the heart of our DNA, we have been caring for Australians since 1885. Today, our exceptional teams support more than 130,000 people to live independently at home and across our 43 retirement living communities and 88 residential aged care homes. Everything we do is dedicated to enabling, celebrating and supporting older Australians to live and age positively.
The location
Centaur located in Caloundra is a 94 Bed Residential Aged Care Home
About the Role: Perm Part Time Only, no casual positions available
Our Personal Care Workers provide assistance to our residents and at home clients, ensuring they are supported with services and activities that are centred around their wellbeing, independence, interests and choices. These include:
- Assistance with their mobility and communication needs.
- Assistance at meal times
- Assistance with their personal care needs
You will be responsible for maintaining hygiene and residents’ personal care needs such as dressing, grooming, mobility and exercise, light domestic cleaning duties, laundry, feeding, food and drink preparation, accompanying residents on outings / appointments / recreational activities in accordance with Bolton Clarke policies and procedures along with any activities as delegated by the Registered Nurse.
To be successful in this role we require you to have the following skills experience & attributes
- Experience in aged care
- Understanding of person-centred care
- Strong, clear verbal and written English skills
- Collaborative approach to teamwork
- Willingness to take direction and follow instructions / compliance
- A Confident, friendly and professional approach to team and residents
- Have your own car and Australian Drivers licence
Mandatory for compliance
Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability, Aged Care or Home and Community/ must include Completion of CHCCS011 Meet Personal Support Needs module as part of one of the abovementioned qualifications.
- Valid working rights in Australia (Passport, Birth Certificate etc)
- Be willing to obtain a National Police Check
- 2023 Flu vaccinations (or willingness to obtain)
- Evidence of Covid-19 vaccinations in line with current requirements
- NDIS Workers Screening Clearance or willingness to obtain (if applicable)
Desirables
- Current First Aid Certificate and CPR qualifications desirable
As a Personal Care Worker with Bolton Clarke, you’ll enjoy.
- A supportive team environment with strong clinical and allied health support
- On-going training to assist with career development opportunities.
- Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits – claim up to $18,500 tax free.
- Discounts on corporate health insurance and gym memberships
- An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family