ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are currently seeking experienced Personal Care Assistants to provide quality, resident-focused care by attending to the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of our residents. Personal Care Assistants are responsible for promoting a positive and safe environment for residents, taking an active role in getting to know our residents and their families, and undertaking documentation to the highest standard.

• Casual, part-time and full-time positions available at Mercy Place Bethlehem Home for the Aged (Bendigo)
• Provide quality resident-focused care utilising a person-centred approach and in accordance with care plans, Aged Care Standards and policies/procedures of Mercy Health
• Provide accurate and timely documentation relevant to resident care
• Work in consultation with other staff to provide relevant and timely information
• Preferred availability during the evening, over-night and weekends.
• $54,849 - $67,601

ABOUT YOU:

• Certificate III or IV in Aged Care
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to operate in a team environment and report/document in line with requirements
• Demonstrated understanding of person-centred care

ABOUT US:

Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000-year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health is made up of more than 9,500 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development.

Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA.

Mercy Health is committed to the safety of all children and vulnerable people across our services. We recognise the importance of listening to the voice of children and vulnerable people and have a zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Mercy Health recognises that many people want to work somewhere that is more than ‘just a job.’ With a values based culture, Mercy Health offer a generous range of benefits to support you to maintain a healthy work/life balance. These include:

• Salary packaging benefits
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Health and Wellbeing programs
• Camp Australia School Holiday Program
• Career progression and development opportunities
• A range of discounts available across a diverse portfolio of financial, healthcare, travel and other services

We focus on caring for our staff members and those important to them. We support all staff to be their authentic selves at work through Whole Self @ Mercy Health - our network group for LGBTIQ staff and allies.

At Mercy Health we pride ourselves on embracing diversity and foster an inclusive culture where individual differences are respected and celebrated. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

To be the successful candidate you must meet the position requirements as well as provide a current Police Record Check. Mercy Health may conduct additional background checks subject to current legislation.

Mercy Health has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations)

If you have any questions or require any adjustments to ensure a fair and equitable interview and selection process please contact us on the details below.

CONTACT DETAILS:

• Leanne Winning Service Manager
• lwinning@mercy.com.au

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