Job Description
We are seeking expressions of interest from Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) to join our residential aged care home in Albury. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a real and meaningful difference when it matters most.
* Assist residents with daily personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
* Help with mobility, including transferring residents from bed to chair, assisting with walking, and using mobility aids safely.
* Support residents with feeding, ensuring proper nutrition and hydration, and assisting with special dietary needs.
* Assist with medication reminders and support residents in taking prescribed medications, under the guidance of a nurse.
* Provide companionship and emotional support, fostering a caring and comfortable environment for residents.
* Help maintain a clean and safe living environment by assisting with light housekeeping tasks, including making beds and cleaning rooms.
* Assist with organizing and engaging in activities that promote physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being.
* Follow care plans as outlined by registered nurses and healthcare professionals, ensuring the highest standards of care are met.
* Maintain confidentiality and respect for residents' privacy, dignity, and personal preferences.
* Adhere to safety protocols, including infection control procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
About the Employer
Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?
For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.
As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you'll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.
At Mercy Health, it's all about taking what we have and making it better.
About the Candidate
* You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional person-centred care., * A minimum Cert III / Cert IV in Aged Care or Individual Support.
* Excellent time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
* A compassionate, flexible and positive approach.
* The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:
* NDIS Clearance or proof of application and Police Check
* Valid work rights in Australia
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