The posting
Permanent Full-time Personal Care Assistant positions Forbes NSW, Wentworth Falls NSW, Batehaven NSW, Mullumbimby NSW Annual salary minimum $71,234 Plus super Not-For-Profit values-based organisation
We are looking for experienced & passionate Personal Care Assistants to join our team on a permanent full-time basis. As part of our dedicated team you will create a safe, home like environment for our residents and will be responsible for providing resident personal care including assisting with personal hygiene, showering, dressing, toileting, assisting with meals service, mobility, and social support;
Providing a high standard of care that supports residents achieve maximum independence by meeting daily living and personal requirements within the care plan, and with consideration of individual preferences. Providing direct resident care including assisting with personal hygiene, showering, dressing and toileting Providing direct resident care in relation to assisting with meals service, mobility, and social support Providing general resident support including making resident beds, tidying their room, and offering companionship Preparing the resident dining rooms for meal service and cleaning away at the end of a meal service Assisting residents who wish to participate in leisure and lifestyle activities Promptly responding to resident call buttons for assistance Promptly reporting any changes in resident health status to the Registered Nurse on duty Enhancing the resident experience through building great relationships with residents and their family members and responding quickly to feedback
Qualifications
To be successful in this role you'll need:
Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (Ageing) (or equivalent) Minimum 1 year experience as a Personal Care Assistant in a Residential Aged Care home Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English Commitment to respecting the values, customs, preferences, and spiritual beliefs of residents Excellent time-management and prioritisation skills Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of workplace health and safety Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team Flexibility & the ability to adapt to change Willingness to obtain NDIS clearance.
These are full-time positions, which include working shifts across weekdays and weekends with a minimum annual salary of $71,234. With services in more than 41 locations across New South Wales and South East Queensland, we have regional locations requiring PCAs. Forbes, Wentworth Falls, Batehaven & Mullumbimby are the priority areas. For both of these locations you will require your own car.
What we can offer you
Competitive hourly pay rate Not-for-profit tax benefits so you pay less tax Fitness Passport discounted gym benefits Paid Parental leave Long Service leave after 5 years Additional week of leave for Enterprise Agreement shift workers 40+ Locations across NSW and QLD if you choose to move A values-based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds
We know you have many choices of employer - choose Catholic Healthcare where you can make a positive impact and be well rewarded. Apply online now!
Catholic Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and dream. We pay our respects to their Indigenous Elders past and present, for they hold the traditions, culture, and hopes of their people as we journey towards reconciliation. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability. Hello Recruitment Agencies, thanks for thinking of us. Right now, we’re looking to fill this opportunity directly so if we do need your assistance we’ll be in touch.
