Personal Care Assistant - Yarra Ranges and Surrounds

The Personal Care Assistant role sits within the community home care programs and supports the independence of clients to continue to live in the community. The role will deliver a range of services to clients who are assessed as requiring low to high levels of care in and around their own private homes, and sometimes in community establishments. Services are delivered in line with the client’s individual care plan.
Assist clients with general household cleaning tasks within client homes such as dusting, vacuuming, mopping, linen change, laundry, bathroom clean etc
Assist clients with personal care needs such as showering, toileting etc
Accompanied shopping and errands
Transport and community access as required
Engage and communicate with clients in their home, and other stakeholders such as family members as required
Monitor and report any physical, emotional or behavioural changes/concerns as per MiCare processes and in a timely manner
Effective management of communication channels with all stakeholders, including escalating significant events to Service Coordination/Team Leader

About you

Qualifications




A Certificate III in Individual Support / Aged Care
Willingness to undertake a police check
Current First Aid and CPR certificates
Valid Victorian drivers licence, comprehensively insured and roadworthy vehicle
Smartphone, access to computer/device

Experience
Knowledge of the aging process and experience caring for elders in the community
Ability to travel and be adaptable/responsive to client and organisational needs
Eye for detail and high standards of service delivery and documentation.
Ability to work with minimal supervision, whilst accepting direction as required.
Versatile, caring, patient attitude and an ability to work in a professional and proficient manner
Computer literate with the ability to use a smart device for work including care notes, rostering, MiCare processes
Ability to speak a language in addition to English would be advantageous

To be considered for this role you must be an Australian or Recent Zealand Citizen or permanent resident. The successful applicant must satisfactorily complete all pre-employment checks, including National Police Check.
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