CASUAL Extended Care Assistants - Swansea
CASUAL Extended Care Assistants - SCOTTSDALE & SWANSEA, Tasmania
May Shaw Health Centre
Opportunity for Extended Care Assistants at both May Shaw Swansea and Scottsdale regional facilities.
Why May Shaw?
May Shaw Health Centre adopts a community minded approach at its Aged Care facilities in Swansea and Scottsdale as well as Home Care services to our local community. With 110 residents across the sites and 200 staff to support them, we strive to be like a warm hotel with quality health care where our residents are supported to celebrate life. Our Swansea facility also offers sub-acute and emergency services as well as residential care.
Why regional Tasmania?
Both locations are vibrant, close-knit communities with a strong sense of belonging and a relaxed rhythm of life for well-being. Swansea, is a charming coastal town on the pristine East-Coast with stunning beaches and scenic landscapes, Scottsdale, in the North-East, offers the natural beauty of rolling hills, lush green farmland and serene forests. Each have great local amenities with access to local markets, cultural events and outdoor activities exploring nearby national parks. Scottsdale is close to Launceston (~45 mins) and Swansea is a couple of hours drive from Hobart, offering easy access to both regional and central amenities.
About the role
The purpose of this role is to provide high-quality person-centred care to residential and home-based aged care clients. Our Vision is to support our communities to celebrate life at every stage. We do this by working with our rural communities to provide responsive and innovative health and aged care services to enable our local people to enjoy quality care in their home community.
Key responsibilities
The keyfocus is providing high-quality person-centred care support to consumers, within scope of practice, working collaboratively with all stakeholders, including colleagues, residents, their families, and the broader care team, to deliver holistic outcomes. Daily activities include:
• Providing personal care to assist residents to maintain independence and dignity related to activities of daily living and lifestyle
• Working within a multidisciplinary team inclusive of other ECAs, Hotel Services, Lifestyle, Nursing and other staff to achieve the best care outcomes
• Completing all documentation in an accurate and timely manner, and assisting with assessments and reviews as necessary
• Demonstrate consideration, understanding and respect for clients and their families at all times in all interactions.
About You.
To be successful in this role you will need:
• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (or equivalent).
• Experience in an Extended Care Assistant or Personal Care Worker role.
• Ability to work across all shifts.
• A current Police Check (not more than 12 months old)
• COVID and Flu vaccinations
Culture and benefits
Our Vision is to support our communities to celebrate life in every stage by providing responsive and innovative health and aged care services. Our values guide the way we deliver quality person-centred care:
- Collaboration - Communicating with honesty and integrity and partnering with each other and our communities.
- Equity - Celebrating inclusivity and diversity within our communities.
- Respect - Earning respect and trust by valuing individuals, families and communities with honesty and dignity.
- Leadership - To have the courage to provide leadership, governance and management at all levels of our organisation and communities.
If you want to make a significant contribution to our values-based organisation, we can offer a competitive salary with generous salary sacrificing options to maximise your take-home pay, plus extensive well-being services for you and your family.
How to Apply
Please submit your application with a resume and cover letter addressing the above criteria via our website
https://may-shaw-health-centre.breezy.hr/
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