Care Worker - Wilson

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This position will provide holistic care needs and personal care to the residents in Dementia specific area at Castledare Village

Summary about this job

Aged & Disability Support

Company: Catholic Homes

Location: Perth

Work type: Part Time

Salary: $23.96 per hour + salary packaging

Phone: +61-8-7458-1454

Fax: +61-8-2275-7859

E-mail: n\a

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Detail information about job Care Worker - Wilson. Terms and conditions vacancy

  • Not-for-profit organisation
  • Working 8 shifts per fortnight
  • Generous salary packaging option available
  • Free on-site parking and close to public transport

 

About the Role

Castledare Village, in Wilson, is situated next to the meandering Canning River, and comprises 73 private rooms, in four houses; one of which is a specialised dementia facility as well as the new Comfort Care Centre. 

In this role you will oversee the holistic care needs of Castledare Village's residents; including the provision of personal care, domestic services and/or daily living supports. This role will be primary based in the dementia specific area so previous experience in dementia care will be essential.

You will be supported and guided by the Facility Manager, Clinical Nurse and a Registered Nurse on site 24 hours per day.

 

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Certificate III in Aged Care
  • previous experience in Aged Care
  • experience with dementia care
  • competency in dispensing of medication (desirable)
  • the ability to problem solve and adapt to the residents' needs
  • the ability to empathise with elderly residents
  • excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • the ability and commitment to uphold high standards of work

 

About Catholic Homes

Caring for Western Australians for over 50 years, Catholic Homes is a not-for-profit comprehensive aged care provider.

Based on the Montessori principles, our ‘Care with Purpose’ model advocates being active and independent for as long as possible.

Catholic Homes’ innovation and proactive approach to aged care has won us numerous awards including the Catering Innovation of the Year award and Better Practice Award for its Circle of Men project.  

We have seven Residential Care facilities, with four located alongside a Retirement Village. Our Care at Home service encourages independence while remaining in the home.

Catholic Homes is an inclusive organisation welcoming all faiths and backgrounds.

We offer competitive working conditions, a friendly and supportive environment and ongoing professional development.

We pride ourselves on providing a workplace that reflects our Values of Joy, Love and Hospitality.

To apply

To view this role's Position Description, click here

For more information regarding this role, you can email Noelene Wright; Facility Manager - Castledare Village, on [email protected] 

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia with a valid National Police Clearance.

 

For more information on working with Catholic Homes please visit www.catholichomes.com

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