Bolton Clarke (RSL care RDNS Limited) is Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit providers of residential aged care, retirement living and hom.....
Bolton Clarke (RSL care RDNS Limited) is Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit providers of residential aged care, retirement living and home care operating nationally and internationally. Pursue your passion for aged care in a residential community as part of our Residential Aged Care (RAC) program.
We are looking for 1 employee with dual role of Personal Care Worker and Care Champion to work at our facility, Bolton Clarke Pioneers, located at Longreach, QLD. This position will be available from January 2025. You'll be supported in your role by a welcoming, experienced team along with training and development opportunities.
As an employee with Bolton Clarke, you’ll enjoy:
• Competitive hourly rates + super + loading + salary packaging
• Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits - including $15,900 salary packaging benefit and $2,600 Meals and entertainment benefit
• Permanent full-time position for up to 4 years
• Excellent work life balance with fixed and flexible shifts
• Exceptional operating standards to protect your health and safety
• A caring team environment with strong clinical and allied health support
• Training and support plus development opportunities
• Private health insurance discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
Together with residents, healthcare partners and families, our teams deliver best practice care with the highest standards of safety, clinical practice and governance. With comfortable, contemporary facilities and a committed team of clinical and care staff, our facilities provide an exceptional aged care environment that truly supports the health and happiness of older Australians.
About the Role:
Our employee with this dual role of Personal Care Worker and Care Champion performs the following duties and responsibilities:
Personal Care Worker:
Our Personal Care Workers provide assistance to our residents and at home clients, ensuring they are supported with services and activities that are centred around their wellbeing, independence, interests and choices. These include:
• Assistance with their mobility and communication needs.
• Assistance with their meals.
• Engaging in social activities.
• Assistance with their personal care needs
As a Personal Care Worker, you will be responsible for maintaining hygiene and residents’ personal care needs such as dressing, grooming, mobility and exercise, light domestic cleaning duties, laundry, feeding, food and drink preparation, accompanying residents on outings / appointments / recreational activities in accordance with Bolton Clarke policies and procedures along with any activities as delegated by the Registered Nurse.
Care Champion:
As a Care Champion, you will facilitate high-quality care for residents, implementing person-centred approaches and best practices. Your responsibilities include:
• Organizing regular check-ins to address residents’ needs and ensure comfort.
• Sharing expertise with colleagues as directed by the General Manager.
• Building strong relationships with residents and families to enhance wellbeing and respond to feedback.
• Collaborating with every carer on a shift to ensure timely responses to resident requests.
• Demonstrating compassion in all interactions with residents, families, and colleagues.
• Adhering to policies and procedures while escalating issues to management as needed.
To be successful, you will have:
• Strong and clear verbal communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Valid working rights in Australia (Passport, Birth Certificate etc)
• Police Check (valid within the last 3 years)
• 2024 Flu vaccinations (or willingness to obtain)
• Evidence of Covid-19 vaccinations in line with current requirements
• Experience in care role highly regarded
• NDIS Workers Screening Clearance or willingness to obtain (if applicable)
• Current First Aid Certificate and CPR qualifications desirable
• Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability, Aged Care or Home and Community (desirable but not essential)
• Completion of CHCCS011 Meet Personal Support Needs module as part of one of the abovementioned qualifications (desirable but not essential)
Employment Details:
Minimum Hours: 76 hours per fortnight
Employment Classification:
For Personal Care Worker: Care Services Stream – Level 3 under RSL Care Enterprise Agreement 2015
For Care Champion: Care Services Stream – Level 3 Care Champion under RSL Care Enterprise Agreement 2015
Apply now
Our application process takes less than 10 minutes. Click APPLY now or if you have further queries, contact our Recruitment Team at RAC@boltonclarke.com.au
NOTE: Applications close on 18 November 2024.
