Personal Care Workers (Residential Aged Care)

Description:

• Casual Opportunity – Residential Aged Care
• Based across North, South and Central sites
• Make a difference in the lives of our residents by promoting their independence and brightening their days

Who are we looking for? We are seeking enthusiastic and caring individuals to join our team. Using your excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you will listen to stories, build relationships with our aged care residents and their families, and support residents to continue living their best life. You will provide personal care and support to our residents whilst ensuring their comfort and dignity is maintained at all times.

What can you expect to be doing?

• Support residents in one of our facilities by providing quality person-centred care, with wants and needs of the resident at the core of all of your actions
• Collaborating with other staff to provide quality physical, emotional, wellness and clinical care
• Build relationships with our aged care residents and their families
• Engaging and liaising with residents, their families and carers to improve their health, lifestyle and well-being
• Sharing professional knowledge with your teammates

What do you need to bring?

• Certificate III in either Aged Care or Individual Support (Ageing)
• Experience working in this role is essential
• Flexible availability, able to do AM/PM/ND shifts
• Demonstrated understanding of the physical, emotional and social needs of older people
• Excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to build meaningful relationships with customers and colleagues
• Current influenza vaccination
• National Police Clearance (unsupervised contact with vulnerable people. 6 months or more remaining on clearance, please note NPC's are valid for 3 years)

Who is AnglicareSA? As one of SA’s largest social services provider, AnglicareSA makes a positive difference to the lives of more than 50,000 people each year. Our 1,800 staff and 400 volunteers support individuals, families and communities, responding to their immediate need and working with them to build capacity to restore and maintain dignity and control in their lives. Our services are broad, supporting people at every stage of life.

We believe in social justice, the equal worth of each citizen, equality of opportunity and the importance of strong communities. Together we change lives.

AnglicareSA is committed to ensuring that our workplace is safe and free from known risks to the health and safety of employees, volunteers, students, and customers. Due to the nature of our services, you will be required to provide AnglicareSA with your COVID-19 vaccination certificate during the selection process.

What We Offer

• Access to our fantastic salary packaging options – increase your take home pay by decreasing the amount of tax you pay
• Banking benefits, health care discounts, gym membership offers, paid parental leave, and much more
• A diverse and supportive team culture who have a focus on improving the lives of many
• Individualised orientation including buddy shifts to help you get settled in

How To Apply We are assessing applications as they come in, so apply now!

Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to the closing date – applications may also close before this date.

We do not accept applications via email but for more information, please contact: Mina via *************@anglicaresa.com.au

AnglicareSA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We encourage all suitably qualified candidates apply.

We are committed to the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Please contact the person listed above to discuss joining AnglicareSA and visit our website for details on our Aboriginal Services.