Calvary Kingswood Personal Care Worker
About the role
This is a rewarding hands on role that will give you the opportunity to positively impact on the lives of our residents. Care Service Employees work within the aged care team to promote the delivery of quality care to residents and their families demonstrating competence in the provision of residentcentred care.
Key Responsibilities
- Work within an established and agreed framework to deliver a range of personal care tasks including but not limited to daily hygiene for example: showering shaving dressing mouth and eye care
- Observe the condition of residents and report any changes to the Enrolled Nurse or Registered Nurse Facility Manager or appropriate person as well as completing the required documentation
- Respect each persons privacy dignity and confidentiality when providing services for residents
- Assist residents who require assistance with mobility as per care plan. Residents are to be encouraged to remain ambulatory and independent
- Respect each resident and ensure that they are treated with dignity and given opportunities for making decisions particularly concerning their day to day routine
What you bring
- Certificate III Aged Care or Individual Support is essential
- Current Influenza Immunisation & Covid19 Vaccination
- Effective interpersonal communication; both written and verbal
- Working knowledge of WHS and Infection Control
- A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation
For further information please contact Sally Adams
Why work for Calvary
At Calvary our staff matter.
With over 130 years experience and 18000 staff and volunteers we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued drawing on your own strengths identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients residents and clients.
Your benefits:
- NFP salary packaging benefits discounted health insurance and gym memberships
- Paid parental leave
- Professional membership to APNA paid for by Calvary
- Training development pathways and career opportunities
- Flexible hours that make sense for you
As we serve the community across Home Virtual and Residential Aged Care Retirement Living and Hospitals one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you apply for a role with Calvary today.
Please note the following:
- As part of the application process you will be required to complete preemployment checks which may include but is not limited to reference checks work rights criminal history check NDIS checks and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
- You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including influenza tuberculosis screening hepatitis diphtheria tetanus varicella