Personal Care Worker (Rye)

Personal Care Worker
- Rye, VIC

Permanent Part time role with morning and afternoon shifts available
- Mon to Fri Free transport and daily travel allowance when using our transport service! Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and career development in a supportive team environment

About the role

Calvary Rye Sands is ideally positioned in the picturesque Mornington Peninsula region, just moments away from the beach. The facility has been designed to deliver a new benchmark in aged care services to the region. We are looking for experienced and enthusiastic Personal Care Workers to join our team on a permanent basis.

The position of Personal Care Worker is part of an integrated team of people working within an established and agreed framework attending to the personal needs of residents. The Personal Care Worker role is instrumental to ensuring that we are providing high quality care to our residents at all times.

Key Responsibilities

Support residents to live the life they choose allowing them to exercise choice and independence. Contribute to the physical, emotional and lifestyle needs and wants of the residents, through assessment and observation. Implement clinical and care interventions as delegated by the Registered Nurse, and as documented in the resident’s plan of care. Assist the residents with their personal care and hygiene needs whilst encouraging their independence

About you

Certificate III in individual support, or equivalent recognised qualification Ability to engage with residents and experience in dementia support Effective interpersonal communication; both written and verbal Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads Demonstrated flexibility, empathy and patience with the aged person and their needs Demonstrated ability to provide holistic care Demonstrated respect for residents’ privacy, dignity and self esteem Commitment to continuous quality improvement Working knowledge of WH&S; and Infection Control

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

Join our team, learn with purpose and drive positive impact in one of Australia’s largest healthcare providers across Public and Private Hospitals, Residential Aged Care and Home Care.

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 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 Training, development pathways and career opportunities Flexible hours that make sense for you

**Please note the following**: You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qheo8