AdventCare is a ‘not for profit’ organisation offering aged care that embraces Christian values and provides a home for people requiring all levels of care. The organisation is highly regarded in the community. We currently have vacancies for casual and part-time Personal Care Assistants (PCA).
AM, PM and ND available, immediate start available at our Yarra Ranges facility in Warburton.
Our local staff strive to provide resident centred care. If you are committed to the provision of aged care, want to make a difference in the community in which you live, have excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills we would like to hear from you.
The successful applicant/s will have:
- Mandatory completion of relevant qualifications: Certificate III in Aged Care / Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent.
- Previous experience in residential care, with knowledge of the aged care standards required:
- Follow organization/facility policies and practices at all times.
- Assist residents with their mobility and dressings.
- Assist patients with personal/oral hygiene and other management of daily life tasks.
- Perform personal care for residents, such as showing, toileting and changing clothes.
- Ensure the utmost protection of the resident’s privacy and dignity at all times.
- Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
- Experience in residential aged care.
- Valid Police check (no older than 3 months) Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain at interview stage).
- Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccination (3 Doses).
We employ a team of experienced nurses and carers delivering consistent, high quality residential and respite care. Our people arrange a variety of lifestyle activities and listen to residents and families, providing welcome support, advice and opportunities to get the most out of life.
If you would like to join a team that has passion for its employees, believes in the development of strong resident bonds and has community values please apply.
Please note that due to the volume of applicants expected for this role, only successful short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Part-time hours: 15-38 per week
Job Types: Part-time, Casual
Please send your applications to: [email protected]
If you require any further information, please call Facility Manager Jody James on (03) 5966 4400