Personal Care Assistant
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Job Summary
Employment Type: Permanent Part time Personal Care Assistant
Salary: Aged Care Award
Location: Mandurah WA
Upload with application: Resume cover letter and all relevant qualifications
Contact: Simone Baxter Service Manager
Please apply directly to the advertisement. No direct application will be considered
Where theres life theres Mercy.
Where theres care theres You.
Through the battles and the breakthroughs were there. Where will you be
For over a century our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our Home Care team feels great pride in that and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all thats gone before to grow your impact and gain experience thats hard to find elsewhere.
As a for-purpose organization with over 10000 dedicated compassionate people we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy youll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience thats hard to find elsewhere.
At Mercy Health its all about taking what we have and making it better.
To do that we need you.
Join us at Mercy Health and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.
About the opportunity
At Mercy Health each moment no matter how small truly matters - and as a Personal Care Assistant youll create cherished moments each day.
The Personal Care Assistant is responsible for all primary care needs of our residents including ADL care provision of meals cleaning and laundry. This role will contribute to a successful and sustainable care culture at our residential aged care homes with a small household living model.
Providing care and support to our residents using a person-centered approach.
Responsibilities include everyday activities of personal hygiene and activities of daily living.
Promoting the physical and emotional well-being of residents by partnering with residents to be involved in the meaningful activities.
Undertake care and documentation to the highest standard.
What youll bring
Youre reliable resilient and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly you are genuinely interested in supporting others and making a difference in your community.
To thrive in this role you will have:
Previous experience in Aged Care is desirable.
Excellent interpersonal & communication skills.
The ability to work effectively within a team environment.
You will also be required to provide evidence of or in the process of obtaining:
Certificate III or IV in Aged Care or Individual Support.
Current National Police Clearance if available
Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare
Join us and make a meaningful difference in peoples lives - and your career.
Are you ready to apply for this role Click Apply now
Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land sea and culture.
We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients residents clients and communities we support. Were proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages sexualities genders abilities and cultural backgrounds.
Key Skills
- Senior Care
- Patient Care
- Hoyer Lift
- Caregiving
- Cleaning Experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Dementia Care
- Home Care
- Gastric Lavage
- Heavy Lifting
- Alzheimers Care
- Medication Administration
