Personal Care Assistant - Batehaven

Job Description

Discover a career where care goes both ways!

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• Maranatha Lodge, Batehaven NSW
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• Permanent Part-time positions across Monday to Sunday, AM, PM and night shifts
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• Pay rate – $38 per hour + superannuation
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• Not-for-profit employer, so you pay less tax!
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Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare! We have been caring for people for more than 30 years and have grown to employ over 6000 caring employees. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities.

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We're looking for Personal Care Assistants to join our friendly team at Maranatha, Batehaven. If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can build genuine connections, support older people to live well and make a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

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With a range of morning, afternoon and night shifts available across Monday to Sunday, there are opportunities to find a schedule that works for you.

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Responsibilities

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• Assisting with personal care such as showering and dressing
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• Supporting day-to-day activities including meals, mobility and social activities
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• Building meaningful relationships with residents and getting to know what matters to them
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• Working alongside our clinical team to ensure care plans are followed
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• Maintaining accurate documentation and working collaboratively to support residents' health and wellbeing
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• Providing high-quality care and service to residents, their families and our local community
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To Be Successful In This Role You'll Need

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• A Certificate III in Aged Care (or equivalent)
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• Preference will be given to PCAs who have completed medication-competency training as part of their Certificate III or Certificate IV studies
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• A kind heart and genuine passion for providing high-quality care to older people
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• A warm and respectful approach and confidence interacting with a wide variety of people
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• Good communication skills
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• A reliable, positive and supportive team attitude
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• An understanding of workplace health and safety
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• Willingness to apply for a Police Check and NDIS clearance
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What We Can Offer You

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• $38 per hour pay rate + superannuation
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• Not-for-profit tax benefits, meaning you can take home more of your pay
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• Fitness Passport discounted gym benefits
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• Discounted private health insurance
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• Paid Parental Leave
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• Long Service Leave after 5 years
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• Additional week of leave for Enterprise Agreement shift workers
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• Opportunities across 40+ locations in NSW and QLD if you choose to move in the future
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• A values-based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds
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• The opportunity to work close to home and make a genuine difference in the local Batehaven community
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Bring your heart to work every day. We know you have many choices when it comes to choosing an employer. At Catholic Healthcare, you'll be part of a caring team where the work you do matters - not just to our residents, but to their families and the wider community.

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If you're a caring, compassionate person looking for rewarding work in Batehaven, we'd love you to join us.

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Catholic Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and dream. We pay our respects to their Indigenous Elders past and present, for they hold the traditions, culture, and hopes of their people as we journey towards reconciliation. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.