Personal Care Worker

Apollo Care; Hastings; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable aged care facility in Hastings, England, is seeking Personal Care Workers for night shifts. The role involves providing essential personal care, clinical support, and recreational assistance, aiming to enhance residents' quality of life. Candidates should have a Cert III in Aged Care and empathy for clients. Offered salary ranges from $34.59 to $37.35 per hour, plus additional benefits such as tax-free salary packaging and career development opportunities. Join a rewarding not-for-profit organization dedicated to personalized care.

Benefits

Tax-free salary packaging

Paid overtime

Fitness perks

Onsite career development

Flexible shifts

Qualifications

• Minimum Cert III in Aged Care or equivalent required.
• Experience in providing daily care and activities to clients is essential.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care in accordance with resident preferences.
• Assist with clinical care including medication support and vital signs measurement.
• Provide social support by assisting family and activities.
• Conduct cleaning and meal serving as part of domestic services.
• Complete care documentation including daily charts.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Experience in client care

Attention to detail

Education

Cert III in Aged Care

Job description

Support & promote the quality of life for residents in our aged care facility by providing them various services. Ability to make a positive impact!

The Role

We are seeking Personal Care Workers for night duty to join our facility in Hastings, VIC. Personal Care Workers contribute to resident comfort and quality of life by providing safe, high-quality care in accordance with each resident's care plan. It is essential that you understand the residential aged care environment and standards and have a high level of empathy and compassion for our residents.

What you will do

• Personal care is provided in accordance with each resident’s needs and preferences such as personal hygiene, continence care, mobility, eating & drinking etc.
• Clinical Care such as medication support, basic dressings, and wound care, measuring vital signs etc.
• Social and recreational support such as assisting residents' family and visitors, and assisting residents attending activities.
• Domestic services such as cleaning and serving meals.
• Assessment and care planning such as completing care documentation, including progress notes and daily charts.

Who are you and what will you bring?

• Minimum Cert III in Aged Care or equivalent.
• Experience in providing daily care and activities to clients.
• Currently hold and maintain an NDIS Worker Clearance (or willing to obtain).
• Be passionate about delivering a person-centered approach to care.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.

What’s in it for you?

• $34.59 - $37.35 per hour (based on experience) + Penalties + 12% Superannuation.
• Not for Profit Salary Packaging options of up to $15,900 Tax Free, plus $2,650 Meals & Entertainment Card.
• Paid Overtime + Annual Leave with 17.5% Leave Loading.
• Fitness Perks & Benefits.
• Onsite & Online career development and programs.
• Flexibility - Range of shifts available to suit your lifestyle.
• Award-winning culture programs.
• Be a hero! - be part of a rewarding not-for-profit organisation.

Who we are

Bays Aged Care is a not-for-profit organisation, committed to providing high-quality, personalised aged care for the local Hastings community and surrounds. Newly part of the Apollo Care Alliance, at the heart of our offering is a deep commitment to a resident-first approach. At The Bays Aged Care, we pride ourselves on creating a friendly, caring environment in which residents feel safe and supported. Located in Hastings, The Bays Aged Care is a short walk to the beautiful foreshore, main shopping centre, library, banks, cafes, and parklands.

Interested? We would love to hear from you!

To learn more about us please email [e-mail] or call our team on 03 5979 0333. Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to hearing from you.