Multiskilled Carer

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Multiskilled Carer. Terms and conditions vacancy

What's on offer:

• Attractive rates of pay, minimum $26.07 per hour for this position
• Salary Sacrifice of $15,900 p/a
• Free parking on site
• Employment within a growing sector

We are currently seeking to recruit a suitably experienced Multiskilled Carer to work at our Juniper Hillcrest facility, located in the Midwest town of Geraldton. Juniper Hillcrest is a mixed care 80 place facility.

The purpose of this role will be to provide person centred care to our residents to improve their quality of life whilst adhering to Juniper's core values, policies and procedures. You will be required to assist our residents in daily living tasks and help them to maintain their independence and dignity. A caring nature is vital for this position. 

On offer for the successful candidate will be a Casual position, working a variety of hours per fortnight to cover planned and unplanne leave.

Key Responsibilities of this role:

• Providing assistance to residents with personal hygiene tasks including; bathing, dental hygiene, dressing, grooming, toileting and continence hygiene needs
• Supporting the maintenance or restoration of residents' independence by providing assistance in the use of mobility aids
• Responding to residents' care needs and emergency procedures, determining need for emergency care and informing the Manager, RN or EN as soon as possible
• Maintaining effective communication in the workplace, according to Juniper policy, by completing all documentation using iCare to the required standard 
• Assisting residents with the administration of correct medication in accordance with Juniper policies

The Skills, Knowledge and Experience required:

• Certificate III in Individual Support (or equivalent / Cert III Aged Care) or relevant experience in the industry.
• Current First Aid Certificate (desirable)
• Be able to demonstrate empathy with elderly residents
• Understanding of the ACFI documentation (desirable)
• Knowledge of current manual handling procedures (desirable)

 People of all ages are encouraged to apply. Juniper may commence the recruitment process prior to the advertised closing date.