Description
About Right at Home Southwest Victoria
Right at Home Southwest Victoria is a new home care provider in Victoria, however are well established in Australia. Right at Home Southwest Victoria strive to provide high quality in-home care services and assistance to our valued clients in the Southern area of Victoria. We support people living with Alzheimer’s, dementia and cognitive decline, disabilities, post-operative care needs and older Australians. Our services help clients remain safe and independent in their own homes. Our mission to improve the quality of life for those we serve.
About the role
We currently have positions available for qualified, reliable and passionate Personal Care Workers to join our team in Portland. It is preferred, however, not essential that you experienced in the Aged Care sector. You will need to be friendly, positive and demonstrate client-focused behaviour, showing empathy and treating others with dignity and respect. You will also need to have a natural ability to build relationships that make a difference, be honest, helpful and dependable, making you a great asset to our team.
Responsibilities will include:
- Working within a person-centred, enabling environment that respects the rights and needs of each client;
- Assisting clients with personal hygiene, dressing and domestic duties;
- Assisting clients with daily errands, companionship and support;
- Providing support with academic, social or recreational activities;
- Preparing food, feeding clients and administering medications;
- Observe, care and report any changes in the health and wellbeing of the client; and
- Responding to emergency situations.
Essential Criteria:
- Minimum Certificate III in Individual Care or equivalent;
- Good verbal and written communication skills;
- Willingness to learn, develop and take on new challenges;
- Current or willingness to gain a National Police Check;
- Current First Aid & CPR certificates;
- Current unrestricted driver’s licence;
- Working with Children Certificate (Not Mandatory); and
- Comprehensive car insurance.