Personal Care Assistant - Port Melbourne, Australia - Wintringham

Wintringham

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Port Melbourne, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Port Melbourne Hostel

Personal Care Assistant (Medication Qualified)

Part Time x 2 Roles
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Work with a rapidly growing not-for-profit organisation committed to social justice
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Competitive pay rates:$27.73-$29.75 p/hr
(dependent on qualifications & experience)**-
Wintringham will pay for & supply your training courses (First Aid, CPR etc.)
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Access to Salary Packaging benefits, EAP + discounts to leading retailers
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Part Time ongoing x 2 Roles
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Based in Port Melbourne (VIC)

Who are we?

Wintringham provides aged care services to those who are financially disadvantaged and have previously been homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless.

We employ over 950 staff and our Port Melbourne Hostel offers affordable, high quality accommodation and care to 35 people aged 50 years and over.

We provide a safe, flexible and caring family-style environment, which allows residents to maintain their chosen lifestyles, habits and activities and to be as independent as they choose to be.

Your new role

Role 1:

Week 1:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Week 2:
Wednesday & Thursday

Role 2:

Week 1:
Wednesday & Thursday

Week 2:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Your responsibilities and duties will include:

Assisting residents with personal care including personal hygiene, dressing, grooming and other activities of daily living
To observe and report changes in resident's behaviour or physical condition
To undertake medication management and treatment procedures as directed by the Residential Site Manager or person in charge
To liaise with medical practitioners, pharmacists and other health services to provide relevant services for the care and wellbeing of the residents
Assisting in the implementation of cigarette and alcohol programs
Observing and reporting changes in residents behaviour or physical condition and maintain appropriate documentation as required
Providing emotional support to residents.
Provision of meals/snacks for residents
Ability to work both in team and autonomously
Certificate III/IV in Aged Care/Individual Support
Completion of medication administration unit (HLTHPS00
Assist Clients with Medication)
Prior experience in housing & homelessness support, aged care, welfare, disability support, mental health or community/home care
Keen eye for detail
Excellent communication skills
The ability to enhance or maintain our residents independence and lifestyle
A friendly and nonjudgmental attitude

This sounds great How do I apply?
For more information about the role, you can download a copy of the Position Description by clicking here.

Applications can be directed to Carolyn Russell (Residential Site Manager - Port Melbourne Hostel) and submitted via our website

Please upload your documents in PDF Format
Applications close
on Thursday 30th
March 2023

Applicants who have lived in a country other than Australia for a period longer than 12 months in the last 10 years may be required to undergo an International Police Check.

Applicants must be willing to undertake an influenza vaccination within the 2023 calendar year in order to be considered for this role.

Wintringham is committed to providing safe and inclusive environments and services._ _We celebrate differences in ability, age, culture, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexuality, spirituality and beliefs. Everyone has a right to feel welcome, respected and valued in a workplace free of discrimination and harassment._
The safety of all older people is paramount and we have zero tolerance for family violence including elder abuse._
Wintringham proudly acknowledges Australia's First Peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging._
Diversity and inclusion makes our community and Wintringham stronger,_

- and contributes to helping us end homelessness for older people._