PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT

About Donwood

Donwood Community Aged Care Services Inc. is a not-for-profit and community-based organisation committed to providing residents with a safe, happy and comfortable home. We offer a range of services to support those looking for assistance. Our specialities are Resident Care, Community Care, Dementia & Palliative Care Specialities and Allied Health Services.

At Donwood we live and work by our values – Care, Integrity, Excellence, Innovation, Communication and Accountability with our Residents and Consumers at the core of everything we do in a vibrant and caring community.

We care for our Staff and offer an inclusive and supportive work environment and generous benefits that encourages job satisfaction, personal development and a strong team focus that helps create positive outcomes for our consumers and staff.

Permanent Part-Time and Casual

About You

The Donwood Residential Program operates in the Eastern Suburbs of metropolitan Melbourne, and we are seeking people who are passionate about working in Aged Care, with experience in providing care and support for older people.

You will be enthusiastic about supporting people to live safely, and independently and can promote trust, choice, and flexibility that will help people to live their best life.

Duties of the role

Provide daily living personal care including assistance/supervision with showering, dressing, continence support.
Provide support for social activities and recreational needs that help promote social connectedness and community engagement.
Monitoring and reporting changes in residents physical and mental well being
Collaboration with your care team to develop and implement care plans in conjunction with the resident
A true passion to ensure independence, encourage purpose and provide opportunities for residents to maintain a zest for life
Participation in continuous improvement, risk management, flexibility for residents living a holistic life and maintain a vibrant community for all to enjoy
Attendance of regular training to continue to improve your knowledge and skills

What you will need to succeed

Personal Care - Minimum of Certificate 3 in Aged Care/ Individual support, Bachelor of Nursing or Completed first- year study towards it for PCA
Ability to use Microsoft and other Care software products as required
Strong verbal and written communication skills and basic computer skills (for rosters, eLearning, progress notes, etc.)
Enthusiasm and great interpersonal skills
Alignment with the organization’s values.
Current National Police Certificate clearance

Why choose Donwood

Above Award Hourly Rate
Not-for-profit organization with salary packaging up to $15,900, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment Card up to $2,650 per annum
Flexible shifts (Choose the days and hours that suits you min. 2 days a week)
Supportive and caring team providing exceptional care
A strong Training and personal development program
Comprehensive onboarding provided
Free annual flu Vaccination

Apply: Submityour resume and a brief cover letter which details your experience in line with the requirements listed above. Only short listed will be contacted.

A copy of the position description can be provided on request.

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