21 Sep
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Value Care
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Buronga
21 Sep
Value Care
Buronga
Job Description
Personal Care Assistant- Buronga, Wentworth Shire Council, NSW
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Location: Buronga, NSW (Wentworth Shire Council)
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Make a Difference Every Day with Value Care
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Value Care is a growing NDIS and care provider committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support to people living with disability.
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We provide specialised disability support services including Supported Independent Living (SIL), community participation, in-home support, Short-Term Accommodation (STA), Medium-Term Accommodation (MTA), respite and complex support services.
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We are seeking a compassionate, reliable and motivated Personal Care Assistant to join our team in Buronga, Recent South Wales.
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If you are passionate about providing high-quality personal care, supporting independence and helping people maintain their dignity and quality of life, we would love to hear from you.
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About the Role
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As a Personal Care Assistant, you will provide person-centred personal care and daily living support based on each participant's individual needs, preferences and support plan.
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You will support participants in their homes and, where required, within the community, helping them maintain their independence, dignity, comfort and wellbeing.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Provide respectful, person-centred personal care to NDIS participants.
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- Assist participants with personal hygiene, showering, bathing, dressing and grooming.
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- Support participants with toileting and continence care where required.
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- Assist with mobility, transfers and positioning in accordance with individual support plans and safe work practices.
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- Support participants with meal preparation and eating where required.
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- Assist with daily living activities and household tasks.
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- Support participants to maintain a clean, secure and comfortable living environment.
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- Assist participants with their daily routines while promoting independence and choice.
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- Provide support with community access and appointments where required.
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- Support participants to achieve their individual goals.
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- Follow individual support plans, behaviour support plans and organisational procedures.
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- Complete accurate progress notes, incident reports and other required documentation.
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- Administer medication where appropriately trained and authorised.
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- Report changes in participant wellbeing, incidents or concerns appropriately.
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- Maintain professional boundaries and respect each participant's privacy, dignity, choices and rights.
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- Communicate effectively with participants, families, support coordinators and the Value Care team.
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- Promote a safe, respectful and inclusive environment at all times.
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About You
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We are looking for someone who is caring, patient, dependable and genuinely passionate about providing quality personal care.
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You will:
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- Have a person-centred approach to care.
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- Treat every participant with dignity, respect and compassion.
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- Be reliable, punctual and responsible.
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- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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- Be comfortable providing personal care and supporting daily routines.
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- Be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
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- Remain calm and professional when responding to challenging situations.
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- Respect participant choice, privacy, dignity and independence.
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- Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
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- Be flexible and willing to work across a range of shifts, including weekends where required.
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Essential Requirements
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- Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability, Community Services, Aged Care or a relevant qualification.
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- Minimum 1-2 years' experience in personal care, disability, aged care or a related support role.
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- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain.
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- Current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain.
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- Current Police Check or willingness to obtain.
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- Current First Aid and CPR certificates, or willingness to obtain.
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- Valid Australian Driver Licence.
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- Own reliable and insured vehicle, where required.
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- Ability to provide satisfactory employment references.
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- Full working rights in Australia.
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What We Offer
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- Full-time employment opportunity.
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- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
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- Comprehensive onboarding and induction.
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- Ongoing training and professional development.
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- Opportunities to develop your skills and progress within Value Care.
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- Meaningful work where you can make a genuine difference in people's lives.
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- Opportunity to work across in-home support, SIL and community participation services.
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Why Join Value Care?
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At Value Care, our participants are at the heart of everything we do.
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We believe great support starts with great people. You will be joining a team that values respect, compassion, accountability, teamwork and person-centred care.
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If you are passionate about providing respectful personal care and helping people maintain their dignity, independence and quality of life, we would love to hear from you.
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For enquiries, please contact Human Resources at @valuecare.org.au.
📌 Personal Care Assistant- Buronga, Wentworth Shire Council, NSW
🏢 Value Care
📍 Buronga