Job Description

Personal Care Assistant - St Catherine's Bathurst

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Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical

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Skills Required: Communication Skills Professional Attitude Team Working Self Motivation Receptivity Allied Health Care Planning Caring for People with Dementia Occupational Safety and Health Well-being and Personal Care Quality Management Nursing Home Care Organisational Policies Caregiving Document Management Systems

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JOB DESCRIPTION

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As a Personal Care Assistant, you will work under the direction of the Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse to provide safe, respectful, and individualised care to our residents. You will play a vital role in supporting residents' daily living needs while promoting dignity, choice, independence, and wellbeing.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Provide personal care including showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility assistance and mealtime support
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- Support residents' physical, emotional, social and cultural needs in line with care plans
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- Foster an environment of respect, inclusion, privacy and independence for residents
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- Accurately complete documentation, charts and care records in a timely manner
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- Work collaboratively with nurses, care staff, allied health professionals and other team members
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- Comply with organisational policies, aged care quality standards, WHS requirements and code of conduct
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About the Employer

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Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare. With over 30 years of service and a growing team of more than 6,000 employees, our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities.

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We're currently seeking warm-hearted and reliable Personal Care Assistants to join our team at St Catherine's in Bathurst, where we provide a safe, supportive, and home-like environment for our residents.

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About the Candidate

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You are a caring and reliable team player with a genuine commitment to supporting older people. You demonstrate empathy, professionalism and strong communication skills.

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- Certificate III or IV in Aged Care (or equivalent), or willingness to complete
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- Ability to work under direction and within scope of practice
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- Valuable verbal and written communication skills
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- Understanding of resident rights, dignity and person-centred care
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- Commitment to workplace health and safety and quality improvement
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- Availability to work across a rotating roster (AM, PM, nights and weekends as required)
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- Previous experience in residential aged care
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- Basic computer literacy for documentation systems
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Building skills and capacity in the aged care sector

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📌 Personal Care Assistant - St Catherine's Bathurst
🏢 Ageing Australia
📍 Bathurst