Personal Care Worker - Capricorn Coast

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Description

Right at Home is an International Leader in the home care industry providing a range of tailored care services to assist with people living independently at home.

Our mission is to improve the quality of life for those we serve by providing the Right Care. We have a comprehensive portfolio of care services and the safety and well-being of our clients and carers is our utmost priority. We are committed to deliver to the community and to make a significant contribution by providing the Right Service to the people living independently at home.

If you are a Personal Care Worker and have community care experience, then we would like to talk to you!

This role is a casual position with the opportunity to progress to Permanent Part time hours. Services can range between the hours of 6.30am to 6pm.

We support people living with Alzheimer’s, dementia and cognitive decline, disabilities, post-operative care needs, and older Australians. Our services include aged and disability care, transitional care, hospital in the home, and palliative care.

We are currently seeking experienced Personal Care Workers who are enthusiastic and passionate about providing a caring, compassionate, respectful, and high-quality service. Our priority is to help our clients live empowered and independently at home.

Clients and caregivers are matched based on skill level, personality traits, and preferences to support long-term relationships.

As typical in the role of in-home aged care support, you will be assisting with:

• Personal care
• Domestic assistance
• Transportation
• Medication reminders
• Other activities of daily living

A Personal Care Worker provides support to their clients with daily activities, personal care and hygiene, social outings, appointments, transport, and the maintenance of a safe and clean environment by performing general light cleaning duties throughout client’s homes including, yet not limited to the cleaning of client rooms and bathrooms, vacuuming, meal preparation, and companionship activities for clients in their home environment, improving the quality of life for the client and assisting them to maintain their independence at home.

• Adheres to Right at Home policies and procedures including participation in Quality Assurance activities.
• Performs work under the supervision of the staffing coordinator / Care Manager.
• Performs homemaking activities contained in the Client Home Record which includes, but is not limited to vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linen, laundry, and cleaning bathrooms.
• Provides assistance and support with daily hygiene needs, based on client ability and requirements.
• Prepares meals and snacks for client according to client / family and supervisor’s instructions. May also perform grocery shopping, if prearranged with the office.
• Provides companionship for the client including accompanying client on walks, trips to social / recreational activities, assistance with hobbies, etc.
• The Personal Care Worker is responsible for the documentation of services provided in the client record and by use of the applicable system.
• Must refer all questions or reports to the RN / Care Manager and should not contact the client’s physician directly.
• Communicates effectively with clients, significant others, and other members of the Care Team and ensures confidentiality of client information.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge and skills by attending In-Service training in accordance with identified needs particularly in relation to Work Health & Safety.

Rewarding work opportunities - making a difference in your local community; Friendly and supportive workplace; Employee rewards retail discount program; Competitive remuneration; and Career advancement opportunities will arise as the office expands - this is a unique career opportunity to grow with one of the largest home care companies in the world.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care AND or Individual care
• Satisfactory Australian National Police check
• Current first aid and CPR certificate
• Driver’s licence and their own car (full comprehensive insurance)

Preferred Skills

• Ability to provide personal and domestic care
• A passion for respectfully empowering and caring for people
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
• High level of time management and organisational ability
• Willingness to participate in further education opportunities