Care Assistant

Healthcare · Melbourne VIC, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr

For care professionals aiming to grow their career in Australian residential aged care, this opening offers a chance to work in a professional care environment supporting older residents.

Who is being sought: dependable, suitably qualified Aged Care Workers and Personal Care Assistants.
What the work involves: helping older people with everyday activities while focusing on dignity, independence, safety, comfort and quality of life.
How candidates are assessed: on qualifications, practical care experience, communication skills and professional conduct, so that each person can be matched with suitable providers based on their experience and capabilities.

Experience gained in hospitals or care homes in India or elsewhere can form part of the background that is assessed.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver person-centred care with respect and compassion, protecting each resident's privacy, dignity, cultural considerations and personal preferences
Assist with personal care, including hygiene, showering, dressing, grooming and toileting
Support mobility and transfers, including safe use of mobility equipment, and help with meals, hydration and feeding
Provide companionship and emotional support while helping residents with their daily routines and meaningful activities
Promote independence by encouraging residents to take part in daily activities
Work to individual care plans and workplace procedures, including infection control, manual handling and safety requirements
Identify and report shifts in residents' physical, emotional or behavioural wellbeing and maintain accurate notes, records and documentation
Liaise effectively with nurses, carers, allied health professionals and families, contributing to a safe, supportive and respectful care environment

Requirements & Eligibility

Qualification in aged care, healthcare, nursing assistance or personal care relevant to the role
Prior experience in aged care, residential care or disability support preferred
Practical knowledge of person-centred care principles and the capacity to apply care plans, procedures and workplace standards
Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with a good level of English suited to workplace and resident communication
A compassionate, reliable and professional work style
Capacity to build respectful working relationships with residents and care teams
Readiness to complete required police checks, screening and health assessments
Flexibility across different shifts, including weekends when required
Offshore applicants: may be considered for employer sponsorship, subject to eligibility
Onshore applicants: welcome to apply if they hold suitable Australian work rights

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