About Us
Bolton Clarke is Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit aged care provider shaping the future of positive ageing. With RSL Queensland and the Royal District Nursing Service at the heart of our DNA, we have been caring for Australians since 1885. Today, our exceptional teams support more than 130,000 people to live independently at home and across our 43 retirement living communities and 88 residential aged care homes. Everything we do is dedicated to enabling, celebrating and supporting older Australians to live and age positively.
The Location
Bribie Cove is a 90 Bed Aged Care Home located on Bribie Island.
About the Role:
AS a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) you will provide assistance to our residents ensuring they are supported with services and activities that are centred around their wellbeing, independence, interests and choices. These include:
- Assistance with their mobility and communication needs.
- Assistance with their meals.
- Engaging in social activities.
- Assistance with their personal care needs
You will be responsible for maintaining hygiene and residents’ personal care needs such as dressing, grooming, mobility and exercise, light domestic cleaning duties, laundry, feeding, food and drink preparation, accompanying residents on outings / appointments / recreational activities in accordance with Bolton Clarke policies and procedures along with any activities as delegated by the Registered Nurse.
To be successful in this role we require you to have the following skills experience & attributes
- Experience in aged care role will be highly regarded
- Understanding of person-centred care
- Strong, clear verbal and written English skills
- Collaborative approach to teamwork
- Willingness to take direction and follow instructions
- A Confident, friendly and professional approach to team and residents
Mandatory for compliance
Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability, Aged Care or Home and Community/ must include Completion of CHCCS011 Meet Personal Support Needs module as part of one of the abovementioned qualifications.
- Valid working rights in Australia (Passport, Birth Certificate etc)
- Be willing to obtain a National Police Check
- 2023 Flu vaccinations (or willingness to obtain)
- Evidence of Covid-19 vaccinations in line with current requirements
