Personal Care Worker, Uniting Age Well. Bendigo, Bendigo, Goldfields & Macedon Ranges VIC. Nursing - Aged Care (Healthcare & Medical). Part time. $30.91 – $33.37 ph + super + salary packaging.

About Us At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 4300 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do.

Why choose Uniting AgeWell Strath-Haven. Easy to access with public transport and free on/off site parking. Above award hourly rates. Weekend hourly penalty rates. Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually. Annual Leave loading. Career pathways, education and training opportunities. Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff. Enhanced Parental Leave options. Location options - move within our Uniting AgeWell network (Victoria and Tasmania). Not for profit, values-based organization.

About the Role At Uniting AgeWell Strath-Haven Community our Personal Care Workers co-ordinate personal care for residents in accordance with care plans which meet their individual needs and preferences. Working within a multidisciplinary team, provide effective clinical and emotional support to residents, recognise changes in residents’ conditions and escalate observations and concerns.

Deliver high quality, person centered care to residents and families, including consideration for cultural, spiritual and individual needs. Provide personal care to residents with complex needs such palliative care, dementia support, restorative care and pain management to enhance their wellbeing. To support nursing staff regarding assessment, care planning processes, documentation and evaluation of care outcomes. Support colleagues by sharing knowledge and expertise. To monitor the cleanliness, safety, environment and promptly report issues of concern.

Promote and participate in quality activities, and provide outstanding customer service maintaining friendly, supportive and professional relationships with -residents, their relatives and friends. Ensure quality and appropriateness of equipment, clothing and other personal items for residents. Permanent part time and casual morning, afternoon and overnight shifts.

About You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents to support them to live life to their potential!

Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, or equivalent. Experience in residential aged care/ home care (desired). Experience with dementia care and palliative care support (desired). Demonstrated abilities to support residents in a fast paced environment with exemplary communication skills in a team and one on one interactions with all levels of care partners. Available to work a minimum of three shifts per week, morning, afternoon or night duty. Demonstrate respect, kindness and integrity when providing care to residents' families and team members. Essentials to work in Aged Care. Full Australian working rights.

A current Working With Children’s Check  or willingness to obtain one. A current Police Records Check or NDIS Worker Screening Clearance. All current Flu and Covid vaccinations as required. Bring your BEST self to Uniting AgeWell – apply now!

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For further information contact the Recruitment team at recrutiment@unitingagewell.org