Our client, TriCare, is one of Queensland’s leading privately owned aged care residences and retirement communities. Elderly Care has the privilege of working within these residences, providing all required aged care services.
Elderly Care, in partnership with TriCare, is excited to announce the commissioning of the Ashgrove Aged Care Residence. Dedicated to providing exceptional care and a high level of customer service to our Residents. We are currently seeking experienced Personal Care Workers who will play a pivotal role in ensuring we provide a premium service for our residents.
Location: Ashgrove Aged Care Residence, 5.5 km south-west of Brisbane’s central business district
Start Date: opening in early November 2023
Hours: Casual Availability required
Reporting To: Facility Manager
Objective of the Role:
As one of the inaugural employees of the Residence you will be essential in creating a culture committed to delivering person centred care. This role is vital to ensuring our Residents have a high quality of life, through the provision of essential care including, personal hygiene cares, assisting with meals and meal service, and assisting with pain management. This role will also assist and support residents in participating in the Lifestyle & Wellbeing Program and provide emotional support and comfort where required.
To be successful in this role you will be an empathetic and compassionate person who has the ability to build trusting and professional relationships with our Residents and their families. You will pride yourself on delivering a high level of consistent person-centred care ensuring our Residents are supported to have a high quality of life.
The role will work closely with our Registered Nurses and Clinical Manager as part of a wider network of Personal Care Workers, focussed on high quality resident-focused outcomes.
Requirements:
- Certificate III or IV in Aged Care or Disability
- A National Police Clearance
- Satisfactory Fitness for Work Assessment
- Availability and commitment for your preferred shifts.
- Experience in assisting resident’s with medication administration – highly desirable
- Experience with smartphones and tablets is mandatory
- Effective time management.
- Effective Communications Skills.
What we can offer you:
- Competitive pay rate
- Varied shifts – Mornings, Afternoons, and Night Shifts to suit your lifestyle.
- Casual position.
- Other perks – Referral Program which gives you the eligibility to receive a cash payment; Discounted Health Insurance through BUPA; Grow Your Own – TriCare will financially contribute towards you furthering your education by completing your Bachelor of Nursing.
Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of our residents. Apply today and become a valued member of the Elderly Care team!
Please note that applications submitted through recruiters will not be considered.
A satisfactory Police Clearance Certificate is required according to the Aged Care Act 1997.Our aged care residences are non-smoking workplaces. Elderly Care does not consider applications received through, or from, recruiters.
