04 Dec
Melbar
Kenthurst
- Care Workers work as part of a collaborative team and are responsible for providing quality and professional care, wellness and health support services that encourage independence and improve the quality of life of individuals.
The role role is responsible for:
Assist people to remain living at home for as long as possible through enabling independence and supporting their care needs;
Enable clients to have a choice and flexibility in the way that care and support is provided at home;
Maintain caring relationships with care recipients by providing services based on the signed agreement;
Perform all duties with professionalism and care;
Perform care and support services in accordance with client care plans in a timely and effective way taking into account the client’s abilities, preferences and decisions
Assist the clients with daily living activities and or personal care according to their care needs and care plan ensuring their independence and dignity is maintained
Perform light domestic household duties including but not limited to meal preparation, cooking, feeding washing dishes or laundry
Perform general household cleaning including but not limited to dusting, mopping, ironing, vacuuming, cleaning toilet & bathing areas
Assist toileting of clients including transferring clients using appropriate equipment
Accompany clients on social outings, client services, medical appointments and shopping ensuring safety of the clients
Provide companionship and emotional support to client
Monitor client progress and changes, report any changes to client condition or environment in a timely manner
Document and record information accurately and in a timely manner
Maintain the privacy & confidentiality of client at all times
Comply with organisational, policies, and procedure as implemented and enforced
Carry out all reasonable and lawful instructions by your Supervisor and maintain skills and knowledge in relation to your work including attending staff and supervision meetings
Attend and complete all annual mandatory and compulsory training or refresher courses to make sure you comply with the legislative requirements of your role
Act as a constructive member of the Operations team
Proactively be aware of protected working conditions and follow safe work practices in all areas and report all incidents and potential hazards in a timely manner
Maintain a high standard of conduct and work performance and model Melbar’s
Values to promote the organisation’s reputation with internal and external stakeholders
Role Key Performance Indicators
Consistently comply with company policy and procedures including incident reporting, care delivery, manual handling, risks and hazard
Consistently demonstrate duty of care to clients while advocating for their independence, dignity and choice
Consistently providing quality and professional customer service
Client engagement and feedback are consistently positive and indicate respect for the service and good working relationship
Client indicate a high level of satisfaction with the service
Quality standards and regulatory compliance are met;
All compulsory and mandatory training are completed on time
Consumer incidents/hazards/injuries reported in a timely manner
Professional Behaviour and Conduct aligns with Melbar Values and consistently and effectively modelled in all work interactions
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential:
Certificate III in Aged Care/ Disabilities/ Individual Support is essential;
A current First Aid Certificate is required;
A valid Australian driver’s license
Own reliable and roadworthy car with current comprehensive insurance
A National Police Criminal Record check from within the last 12 months.
INDIVIDUAL QUALITY, HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Employee has obligations to cohere with company WHS policy, including but not limited to:
Work Safely;
Ensure that your actions do not put others at risk;
Ensure that your work area is free of hazards; and;
Cooperate with the Company and/or Company Management to ensure the health and safety of all employees and customers at our workplace.
4.
EXPERIENCE, COMPETENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
Experience:
Relevant experience in Aged Care/Disability Support or Community Care environment
Skills:
Ability to work in a team environment and independently;
Demonstrate ability to work with limited supervision;
Good time management skills;
Good computer literacy skills including ability to communicate electronically via phone and email
Bilingual skills are desirable with Mandarin as the compulsory language;
Sound judgement, initiative, confidentiality and sensitivity in the performance or work;
Strong communication and organisational skills;
Desire to share interests and a passion for helping others;
A kind, caring and empathetic nature with an inclusive attitude.
Required Skill Profession
Home Health And Personal Care Aides; And Nursing Assistants, Orderlies, And Psychiatric Aides
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