Personal Care Worker

Your role at St John of God Healthcare at Home

We are seeking

Personal Care Worker to join our growing HAH services based in Bendigo, on a casual basis.

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the Personal Care Worker will provide personal care requirements to clients in their place of residence in the community and is responsible to the Registered Nurse for standards of practice in relation to the provision of care including all infection control issues.

The Position

• Provide a range of personal care tasks based on assessed needs as determined by the care plan, which enables the recipients to maintain their desired standards of personal care and hygiene.
• Encourage and promote recipients’ independence and coping mechanisms.
• Assist with medications as per scope of practice.
• Applying medical aids.
• Documentation completed and recorded in patient file after each visit.
• Provide feedback to the Registered Nurse if any changes are observed in the client’s mental or physical health, or environment.
• Seek clarification of delegated roles from the Registered Nurse as required.
• Seek guidance from the Registered Nurse whenever unsure of requirements.

Successful applicants will hold a Certificate 3 in Home and Community Care, Aged Care, Disability or Individual Support, current

First Aid Certificate Level 2 and Victoria Drivers license.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Hourly rate: $36.56 to $37.65 (inclusive of casual loading) plus 12% Superannuation
• Casual positions available
• As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs
• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

For all enquiries contact Donna Rovers, Nurse Unit Manager on 0477 339 797.

If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date and screening/interviews may commence throughout the advertising process.

If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes and advertisement may close prior to listed date

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.