Aged Carer Postion, Collie

Geegeelup is a provider of residential aged care services in Bridgetown, Western Australia. This carer position is integral to the effective and efficient provision of all aspects of care regarding the residents.

We are currently seeking an Aged Carer to join our team at Geegeelup Village. The position is full time, 38 hours per week. For the successful candidate a salary of $70,000 to $75,000 per annum + superannuation will be offered.

Duties of this Position:

All under the direction, supervision and approval of the Clinical Nurse Manager or delegate; Include the following, as required:

• Provide personal care assistance and treatments to residents as per their individual care plan and as directed by CNM/RN/Supervisor/Allied Health Professional
• Work in cooperation with CNM/RN/Supervisor and Allied Health Professionals to meet residents care needs
• Work in cooperation with other carers and assist each other
• Provide residents with discreet assistance to manage their continence and elimination needs
• Demonstrate understanding of skills required for working with elderly people and those with dementia and difficult behaviours
• Consider residents’ needs and personal choices when implementing care with due consideration to Charter of Residents Rights and Responsibilities
• Promote residents to achieve maximum independence, whilst meeting ADL and care needs/preferences with a physical, mental and emotional approach
• Complete all assessments of resident care needs, as directed by the CNM, RN, Supervisor and Allied Health professionals
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all residents’ records
• Maintain iCare records relating to resident care
• Provide appropriate assistance with dietary needs in accordance with the guidelines of Foodsafe training and policies and procedures for service of food to vulnerable persons
• Report all changes to CNM/Supervisor
• Follow duty statement requirements to facilitate continuous team approach to the care provision within the facility
• Demonstrate well developed planning, organisation and time management skills within the scope of the duty statement
• Ensure economic use of resources
• Use a problem-solving approach to providing care and performing duties
• Identify stock or equipment shortages to aid forward purchasing needs
• Promote and support rehabilitation, therapy, leisure and activities programs
• Ensure confidentiality is always maintained
• Ensure the dignity, privacy and confidentiality of Geegeelup’s residents always
• Demonstrate knowledge of, and willingness to work to achieve Outcome Standards for Aged Care
• Familiarise self with and demonstrate knowledge of hostel policies and procedures
• Always demonstrate professionalism and courtesy
• Accept responsibility for own actions
• Attend all meetings and trainings as required

Health and Safety Responsibilities:

As a Geegeelup employee, you have a ‘duty of care’ responsibility for safety and health at the workplace. As per Organisational Policies, Procedures and Directives, and WHS Act (WA) 2020, your ‘duty of care’ means that you must:

• work safely to ensure your own safety and health.
• make sure your actions do not cause injury or harm to others.
• follow your employer’s instructions on safety and health – ask for assistance if you do not understand the information.
• take care of any protective clothing and equipment (PPE) in the way you have been instructed and report any concerns about it;
• report any hazards, injuries or ill health to your supervisor or employer; and
• co-operate with your employer when they require something to be done for safety and health at the workplace.

You can participate in safety and health at the workplace by:

• talking directly with your employer, supervisor and co-workers about any concerns you may have;
• notifying the supervisor or employer of any hazards or injuries, or potential hazards or injuries;
• participating in training on any procedures that you are unfamiliar with;
• asking questions about any matters you do not understand;
• where required, requesting information and training be provided in an appropriate format to suit your needs, for example through the use of an interpreter or translator.
• where there are safety and health representatives or a safety and health committee, raising issues with them and/or nominating to become a safety and health representative or a committee member; and
• where you can’t have safety and health representatives, you can request your employer hold an election for them.

Skills/Experience:

Mandatory

• Friendly, helpful and tolerant attitude
• Willingness to learn new skills
• The ability to respond flexibly to changes in the environment
• Ability to liaise with all levels of management, staff and residents
• Ability to prioritise tasks
• Ability to work in a team

Desirable

• Experience in residential aged care facility

Note: Appointment is subject to a satisfactory National Police Certificate prior to commencing.

To apply, please submit your application including your resume and a cover letter that details your relevant experience and why you think you’re a great fit for this role. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Thank you.