Personal Care Assistants Cumberland View Aged Care

JOB DESCRIPTION

About Us

Cumberland View Aged Care are currently seeking Personal Care Assistants to join our team on a part time or casual basis. We have multiple opportunities across all shifts (AM, PM & Night)

Located in Melbourne’s south-eastern suburb of Wheelers Hill, Cumberland View Aged Care have a 25 year history of providing a high quality of care and services, our home offers ageing in place – low care, high care and dementia-specific services. We believe that residents’ dignity, security, peace of mind and personal wellbeing are paramount. It is therefore our responsibility to maintain a relaxed and welcoming environment and ensure that our residents always feel comfortable with the staff and using the aged care facilities available to them.

About the Role 

The Personal Care Assistant is responsible for providing high quality care services to our residents, ensuring personal needs are met in accordance with the residents needs and choices and according to their care plan. Our Personal Care Assistants will also be responsible for: 

  • Providing a high standard of care and service to our residents to enrich their quality of life
  • Assisting and supporting residents to maintain Activities of Daily Living
  • Accurately and promptly reporting any alterations observed in residents’ health or well-being to the Registered Nurse/Enrolled Nurse or Clinical Care Coordinator, and documenting in relevant charts or forms as per instructions
  • Recording relevant resident information in relevant charts or forms in a timely manner.
  • Ensure the social, emotional, spiritual, cultural and recreational needs of residents are met as per their preferences and their care plan.
  • Ensuring a high standard of customer service including, presenting in a professional manner when interacting with residents, resident representatives and team members

About you

The successful applicant will have the following skills and experience:

  • Previous experience in aged care
  • An understanding of the Aged Care Standard and legislative requirements
  • Ability to build and foster strong working relationships and work well as part of a team.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Commitment to ensuring resident needs are always met by being available and reliable for all rostered shifts.

The successful applicant will be required to have the following:

  • Certificate III or IV in Aged Care (or equivalent) 
  • Willingness to obtain valid Police Check
  • Australian/New Zealand residency or a valid working visa
  • A current COVID-19 vaccination
  • A current Influenza vaccination 

JOB SUMMARY

Organisation

Cumberland View Aged Care

Job Salary

Not Provided

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