Personal Care Worker

Bolton Clarke is Australias largest independent notforprofit aged care provider shaping the future of positive ageing. With RSL Queensland and the Royal District Nursing Service at the heart of our DNA we have been caring for Australians since our exceptional teams support more than 130000 people to live independently at home and across our 43 retirement living communities and 88 residential aged care homes. Everything we do is dedicated to enabling celebrating and supporting older Australians to live and age positively.

• Morning shifts currently available
• Permanent Part Time positions on offer
• Staff Referral Program

We are seeking Personal Care Assistants to join our Avonlea team on a permanent basis covering morning and afternoon shifts. Reporting to our Registered Nurses our PCAs are responsible for providing quality care and recreational activities to our beloved residents.

Avonlea located in the picturesque seaside suburb of Mentone on Port Phillip Bay our home offers all levels of permanent and respite care and Ageing in Place ensuring the personalised needs of our residents are met at all times.

What We Can Offer You

Our culture is both supportive collaborative and where your contribution counts. In return youll get:

• A work culture that truly values you and invests in your career
• Not for profit salary packaging options to increase your take home pay
• A range of employee discounts and benefits
• Handson training & support from our dedicated RNs and Management team
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities
• Online Learning Management System
• Health and Wellbeing initiatives eg: Mental Health Programs (EAP)

About the Opportunity

Personal Care Assistants are responsible for providing quality care support and recreational activities to our homes residents.

• Provide care in line with residents individual care needs
• Identifying any changes to a residents needs and escalating these to the RN
• Report all incidents and changes in resident behavior to the RN
• Complete all documentation and ensure compliance with relevant processes
• Delivering Person centered care enabling them to live their best life
• Establish supportive and positive relationships with residents

About You

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following:

• Certificate III in Aged Care Individual Support or equivalent
• Experience caring for people living with Dementia (desirable)
• Commitment to working a minimum of 4 shifts per fortnight with the flexibility to pick up additional shifts
• Minimum of 6 months work experience as an PCA within the aged care sector or disability services is desirable
• Experience with Dementia preferred
• Reliability and flexible with a strong commitment to work
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents families and team members
• Strong passion for working with the elderly

Be quick and dont miss out on joining an exciting company in a rewarding industry.

Successful applicants must complete a National Police Check provide proof of COVID19 Vaccination and possibly complete an NDIS Worker Screen.

Our residential aged care communities are supported by specialised teams who care deeply about our residents individual needs. Together with residents healthcare partners and families our teams deliver best practice care with the highest standards of safety clinical practice and governance.