Personal Care Worker

Your role at St John of God Healthcare at Home We are seeking Personal Care Workers to join our growing HAH services based in Victoria. We have several permanent and casual positions available at Ballarat, Bendigo, Berwick and Geelong . Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the Personal Care Worker will provide personal care requirements to clients in their place of residence in the community and is responsible to the Registered Nurse for standards of practice in relation to the provision of care including all infection control issues. The Position Provide a range of personal care tasks based on assessed needs as determined by the care plan, which enables the recipients to maintain their desired standards of personal care and hygiene. Encourage and promote recipients’ independence and coping mechanisms. Assist with medications as per scope of practice. Applying medical aids. Documentation completed and recorded in patient file after each visit. Provide feedback to the Registered Nurse if any changes are observed in the client’s mental or physical health, or environment. Seek clarification of delegated roles from the Registered Nurse as required. Seek guidance from the Registered Nurse whenever unsure of requirements. Successful applicants will hold a Certificate 3 in Home and Community Care, Aged Care, Disability or Individual Support, current First Aid Certificate Level 2 and Victoria Driver's license . Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values. We can offer you Salary: $55,759 to $57,423 plus 12% Superannuation Casual rate: $35.16 to $36.20 (inclusive of 25% loading) plus 12% Superannuation Permanent and casual positions available Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as: Novated leasing work related expenses self-education and additional superannuation A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance For all enquiries contact Jennifer Pomponio, Manager Clinical Services, Quality and Risk on . If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes and advertisement may close prior to listed date. St John of God Healthcare at Home is committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in its care and proactively takes measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse. St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse. St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse. St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse. #J-18808-Ljbffr