Personal Care Attendant
An exciting opportunity exists within Aveo Group for an experienced, highly motivated and pro-active Personal Care Attendants to join Aveo!
Summary about this job
Nursing - Aged Care
Company: Private Advertiser
Location: Brisbane
Work type: Part Time
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Phone: +61-7-3127-7742
Fax: +61-8-2437-3303
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Detail information about job Personal Care Attendant. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Part time position available
- Located in Durack, QLD
- Join the industry leader today!
Aveo, Australia's leading retirement owner/operator is seeking an experienced, highly motivated and pro-active part time Personal Care Attendants to join our team at one of our newest Aveo community's in Durack, QLD
About the role:
The Personal Care Attendant will be required to assist the Aged Care Manager to attain and maintain optimum degree of independence and quality of lifein the provision of quality care services to residents within the community, including emergency call-outs in the community, in a professional efficient manner and demonstrate an empathetic attitude to the needs of residents. You will be responsible for assessing each residents' needs, interests and abilities and consult with them or their carers/relatives to provide an individualised recreational plan and be an active participant in continuous quality improvement.
As a support worker you will undertake a variety of tasks to support clients to live their lives their way. These tasks can include domestic assistance, facilitating meal times, client movement and transport, personal hygiene assistance, communication support, assistance with recreational activities and high-needs personal care. You will also be required to work as a proactive team member to complete catering and housekeeping duties within the community.
You will ensure resident's safety, security, dignity, privacy and well-being at all times, actively contribute to the promotion of best practice in OH &S and continuous quality improvement, and promote the culture and philosophies of Aveo Retirement Living.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Certificate 3 in Aged/Community Care or equivalent
- Experience working in Retirement Village desirable
- Well developed interpersonal communication skills
- Current First Aid & CPR Certificate
- Police Check clearance or willingness to obtain
- Demonstrated ability to work alone
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
- Demonstrated ability to work within OH&S and a continuous improvement environment
- Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to prioritise
- Good oral and written communication and comprehension skills
- Ability to work within a multi-tasking, multi-skilled work environment
- Trustworthy, pleasant and outgoing demeanour
- Reliable, flexible approach to rostering
About Aveo:
Aveo is a leading and trusted owner, operator and manager of 89 retirement communities across Australia. Aveo's philosophy is underpinned by a commitment to grow with older Australians by inspiring greater living choices.
To learn more, please visit our website www.aveo.com.au
Applications close 17 July 2017 at 2pm
Previous applicants need not apply
Aveo Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, with a focus on our employees. We treasure skills, expertise and commitment. Our goal is to attract, develop, motivate, reward and retain the best people in the industry.
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