We are actively searching for dedicated Personal Care Assistants to become valued members of our team at Lyrebird Village in St Drouin, Victoria. Multiple permanent part time positions are available, offering a range of shifts to accommodate various schedules. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of our residents.
About us
As a proud not for profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a well-lived life, with dignity and respect.
Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New south Wales and Tasmania. Respect also has home care services in multiple states, and more than 700 units in different retirement villages and independent living communities.
The Positions:
The Personal Care Assistant is responsible for providing competent personal care, support and assistance to all residents under the direction and guidance of the senior clinical team. Key duties and responsibilities include assisting residents with activities of daily living and lifestyle in accordance with an individual’s care plan, attending to care duties as allocated and/or delegated by the Registered or Enrolled Nurse, assisting with meal delivery and refreshments, and recording observations on relevant assessment charts and documenting an individual’s progress notes.
Essential:
- Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
- Relevant Certificate III Qualification.
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience in residential aged care.
To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.
What we can offer you:
· Competitive Salary + Super and entitlements.
· Maximize Your Benefits: Get Up to $18,550 in Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging Incentives per FBT Year!
· Unlock NFP Benefits: Enjoy Up to $7000 in Annual Tax Savings
· Meaningful work in a growth-driven organisation.
· A healthy and positive workplace culture.
Our purpose:
To care for the elderly in our communities in an environment of respect, value, and belonging.
Our Values:
Respect - Treat all people with fairness and dignity
Care - Look after and protect the elderly, and each other
Teamwork - Encourage, cooperate, and build trust
Courage - Do the right thing, even when it’s difficult
Integrity - Be open, honest, and trustworthy
Innovation - Think differently to solve problems
Excellence - Drive quality to continuously improve
