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Carer | Wearne House | Mandurah | Casual

Carer | Wearne House | Mandurah | Casual

Amana LivingMandurah
30+ days ago
Job description

Why Choose Amana Living?

Amana Living is one of the largest Aged Care providers in Western Australia and has been responding to the needs of older people and those who care for them since 1962. We offer a broad range of services, including residential care homes, transition care programs, retirement living villages, home care, day care, respite, and dementia specific services. Together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life.

Our vision is a community where every older person is honoured and valued. Our mission is together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life. Our values are compassion, collaboration, curiosity, inclusion and trust. Amana Living is proud to lead in reforms that benefit our workforce, caring for those who care for a career.

Our Benefits

  • Competitive rates
  • Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550
  • School holidays childcare assistance
  • Continued superannuation contribution for employees who are on paid on unpaid parental leave
  • Health and wellbeing programs and more!
  • Ongoing training and development to keep your skills growing.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program

At Amana Living, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those who identify as living with disability, are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Join us in making a difference!

The Role

The role of a Multi Skilled Carer is to assist residents with their activities of daily living by aiding with personal care, domestic tasks and social support. Incumbents are cross trained in different areas to meet the varying needs of the residents.

This role is offered on a casual basis working from our Wearne Home in Mandurah.

Key responsibilities :

  • Assist residents with personal hygiene (bathing, dental, dressing, grooming, toileting and continence needs) ensuring a high level of hygiene standards are maintained.
  • Assist with mobilisation and transfer of residents
  • Ensure residents maintain adequate hydration and nutrition by serving meals and clearing dishes away. Resident meals and drinks should be prepared in line with the dietary requirements specified in their care plans.
  • Assist residents to communicate and socialise with others.
  • Assist residents with medication management; supervise self-medicating residents or administer medication to residents in accordance with their medication profile.
  • Maintains a clean, comfortable and safe environment for the residents.
  • Maintains effective communication in the workplace.
  • Maintains records and information.

    • About you

    As a Carer you will build strong, positive relationships with our residents and be responsible for the delivery of personal care and assistance to meet individual needs. You will deliver homely and loving environments by providing care with compassion, integrity and dignity. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering Amana Living’s award-winning model of care and be committed to making a real difference to residents' quality of life.

    Essential Criteria :

  • Evidence of COVID-19 and Current 2024 Flu vaccinations per Amana Living policies
  • Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance (within 6-months validity)
  • Successful completion of pre-employment physical and reference checks
  • Certificate III / IV in Individual Support – Aging
  • Willing to attend a compulsory 1-week (Monday to Friday) induction at our Rivervale Training Institute
  • NDIS Screen Check (or willingness to obtain at interview stage)
  • Previous experience administering medications.
  • Effective communication skills and the ability to develop understanding relationships with residents.
  • Sensitivity to provide personal care to another person(s)
  • Previous or relevant experience as a Care Worker in Aged Care.

    • How to apply

    If you are interested in this role and meet the essential criteria, please click the "apply now" button. Amana Living reserves the right to close this position prior to the closing date. Shortlisting and interviews will commence immediately.

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