Aged or Disabled Carer for BV

Job Description

Location: Port Broughton, SA, 5522\n
\nFull-Time: Immediate start\n
\nReports to: Aged Care Facility Manager\n
\nJob Title: Aged or Disabled Carer\n
\nSalary range: $79,500 - $85,000 - depending on skills level and work experience + superannuation.\n
\nJob Closure date: 30 days\n
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\nAbout This Role:\n
\nOur client is a highly respected aged care provider in the Port Broughton region, renowned for its person-centred approach and commitment to enhancing the quality of life for seniors. With a strong reputation for compassionate care and modern, homelike facilities, they provide a supportive environment where residents are treated with dignity, respect, and individuality. We are seeking a full-time Aged or Disabled Carer to join their dedicated care team.\n
\nThis is an opportunity to work in a well-resourced facility that values both its residents and staff, offering long-term career stability and the chance to make a profound difference in the lives of elderly individuals. In this role, you will provide hands-on personal care while fostering meaningful connections with residents, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social wellbeing is prioritised. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that upholds the highest standards of aged care, with ongoing training and professional development to support your growth in the sector.\n
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\nKey Duties and Responsibilities:\n
\n• Maintain accurate and up to date documentation including notes, assessments and care plans\n
\n• Observe, report and document all change in resident need requirements\n
\n• Ensure maintenance of clean linen, and making of beds for residents\n
\n• Assisting residents with mobility.\n
\n• Accurately deliver laundered clothing to residents’ rooms\n
\n• Assist with the serving of meals assisting residents as required\n
\n• Assist in the delivery of specialized nursing needs for residents\n
\n• Assisting in personal hygiene and dressing\n
\n• Support independence of residents by providing appropriate assistance with personal care in accordance with care plans\n
\n• Liaise with staff, residents, visitors, GPs and allied health professionals to provide prompt and friendly service\n
\n• Act to protect the rights of residents including confidentiality, privacy, individual choice and decision-making\n
\n• Provide emotional support to residents\n
\n• Actively participate in the Care team environment\n
\n• Build and maintain effective relationships\n
\n• Ensure compliance against the Aged Care Standards is maintained where appropriate\n
\n• Be responsive to the needs of the company and its changing environment\n
\n• Attend meetings and compulsory education as required\n
\n• Identify self-education needs\n
\n• Participate in safety and improvement activities for the organization\n
\n• Identify and report areas of risk (including complaints) within the scope of the position\n
\n• Demonstrate adherence to all OH & S policies and procedures\n
\n• Display responsibility for self, team and environment\n
\n• Ensure compliance with all legislation and other requirements relevant to your position\n
\n• Observe and practice the principles and obligations of Equal Employment Opportunity and maintain a workplace free from bullying and harassment\n
\n• Comply with and promote company policies and procedures\n
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\nSkills & Requirements\n
\n• Must comply with having annual flu vaccination and be fully immunised against COVID-19.\n
\n• Must sign a statutory declaration to identify serious criminal activity committed outside of Australia. To comply with the company’s Code of Conduct.\n
\n• One year of full-time on-the-job experience.\n
\n• All appointments are subject to satisfactory police check with no disclosures\n
\n• Certificate III in a relevant field or equivalent\n
\n• Current driver’s license\n
\n• Own transportation\n
\n• Loves to work in a great team environment.\n
\n• A desire for long term employment.\n
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\nWhy You'll Love Working here:\n
\n• Rewarding work that makes a real difference in residents' lives\n
\n• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities\n
\n• Supportive team culture with regular staff recognition\n
\n• Modern facilities with quality resources\n
\n• Career growth potential within our organization\n
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\nHow to Apply:\n
\nSubmit your resume and cover letter addressing your experience. Successful applicants will require valid working rights and must pass background checks.\n
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\nPlease note: We are acting as recruitment agents on behalf of our client. Employer details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.