(OJ383) Personal Care Assistant (Medication Endorsed) (Williamstown)

(OJ383) Personal Care Assistant (Medication Endorsed) (Williamstown)

**Personal Care Assistant (Medication Endorsed)**

**Williamstown Hostel - Williamstown VIC**

**Part Time Basis**
- **Work with a rapidly growing not-for-profit organisation committed to social justice**:

- **Discounted membership to over 290 gyms/recreation centres**:

- **Competitive base rates -**$32.97 to $38.49 p/hr**(dependent on qualifications & experience)**:

- **Part Time Basis - 5 Night shifts/ fortnight**:

- **Based at our Williamstown Hostel in Williamstown (VIC)**

**About us**
- Wintringham is a specialised non-religious not-for-profit welfare organisation. We are committed to providing older people who are at risk or have experienced homelessness with a range of high-quality care, housing and services.



We employ more than 1,000 staff across Victoria and Tasmania.

**Your new role**
- We are currently seeking a proactive Personal Care Assistant (with the ability to administer medications) to join our friendly and dynamic residential team at our Williamstown Hostel on a Part Time basis. Bring your passion for well-being to our close-knit community, fostering a warm and supportive environment for our residents. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, contributing to the delivery of high-quality care. The fortnightly roster will be as below:

- Week 1: Thursday (2200 - 0715)
- Week 2: Monday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday (2200 - 0715)

**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.
- Ability to work both in team and autonomously
- Certificate III/IV in Aged Care/Individual Support
- Completion of medication administration unit (HLTHPS006 - 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 non-judgmental attitude

**This sounds great! How do I apply?**
- For more information about the role, you can download a copy of the Task Analysis here and of the Position Description here
- Applications can be directed to Glenn Mills (Residential Site Manager - Williamstown Hostel) and submitted via our website

**Please upload your documents in PDF Format**
- Applications close on **Tuesday 15**th** of July 2025 at 5pm.**
- 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.

The original job offer can be found in Kit Job:
kitjobau.com/job/148824834