About Us
Kewarra Aged Care are currently seeking several Personal Care Assistants (PCA) to join our team on a casual and part-time basis across a variety of shifts including nights.
Our facility is located approximately 20 kilometres north of Cairns airport in the beautiful tropical surrounds of Kewarra Beach. We provide quality care, community and an engaging lifestyle for our residents to enjoy. Our aim is to provide a high standard of Person-Centred Care in partnership with residents, their family and our staff. We aim for residents to live a full and enjoyable life in a way that is important 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 (desirable)
- 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.
On Offer
- Plenty of ongoing work
- Fantastic location
- Educational opportunities
- Great team and very supportive Management
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
If this sounds like you, don’t miss your opportunity to be part of our team – APPLY NOW
Job Types: Part-time, Casual
Salary: $25.50 per hour
Schedule:
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Public holidays
- Weekend availability
Application Question(s):
- Have you received the Covid-19 Vaccination?
- Please describe your right to work in Australia.
- Do you hold a Certificate III or IV in Aged Care (or equivalent)?
Work Location: In person
