Altaira is hiring Medication Competent Carers to fill community and aged care positions across Adelaide and surrounding areas.
Enjoy the freedom to choose when and where you work while earning a top-tier hourly rate with fantastic extra benefits. You must have your 'HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication' qualification and bring at least six months of experience ensuring safe medication management, handling, and storage while empowering clients with dignity and independence.
Why join us:
High hourly rate
You choose when and where you want to work with our flexible and easy to use online system.
Variety and quantity of shifts - AM PM ND and weekends
24/7 support from our clinical team - help is only ever a call away
Excellent clients with good systems and support
We specialise in aged care and can provide additional training and opportunities if you would like to further develop your aged care career
Job Security
Bonus schemes and allowances
Friendly office staff
Access to mental health and wellness initiatives
Invaluable ongoing support and encouragement.
What you'll do:
Administer and assist with medications safely and accurately in accordance with individualised care plans
Monitor client health and medication responses, immediately reporting adverse reactions or changes in condition to nursing staff
Maintain accurate, up-to-date,
and confidential Medication Administration Records (MAR) and documentation
Deliver person-centred care that promotes client independence, dignity, rights, privacy, and active participation in their medication routine
Communicate and collaborate effectively with nursing staff, pharmacists, and other multidisciplinary health professionals
Follow strict infection control standards, safe work practices, and organizational policies when handling and storing medications
Work strictly within your scope of practice, seeking guidance from clinical staff when required
Contribute to a safe workplace by identifying and reporting hazards and complying with Quality Management and WHS requirements.
To apply you must have:
Australian work rights
HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication
6 months experience as medication competent Carer
Certificate III in Aged Care (Disability not accepted)
Current National Police Clearance
Current First Aid certificate
Excellent communication skills
Don't let this opportunity pass you by.
Make stronger connections with Altaira.
Apply today!
We are an inclusive and family-friendly organisation. We encourage people from diverse cultural backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disabilities.