We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our aged care facility, where you'll provide essential support and companionship to our residents.

Who we are:
As a proud not for profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect.

Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New south Wales and Tasmania. Respect also has home care services in multiple states, and more than 700 units in different retirement villages and independent living communities.

The position:

The Personal Care Assistant is responsible for providing competent personal care, support and assistance to all residents under the direction and guidance of the senior clinical team.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide personal care to assist residents to maintain independence and dignity with respect to activities of daily living and lifestyle.
• Attend to meal delivery and refreshments as required.
• Record observations on relevant assessment charts and documents any observed exceptions to the care plan in the progress notes; and reports such to the EN/RN.
• Check residents daily menu requirements.
• Attend to duties as allocated and or delegated by the RN/EN, including general ward duties.
• Any other task not defined but within the employees skills, as directed by the organisation.

Essential:

• Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
• Relevant Certificate III Qualification.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

Desirable:

• Experience in residential aged care.

To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.

• Competitive salary and entitlements.
• Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
• Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation.
• A healthy and positive workplace culture.
• Learning, development, and growth opportunities.

Our purpose:

To care for the elderly in our communities in an environment of respect, value, and belonging.

Our Values:
Respect - Treat all people with fairness and dignity
Care -  Look after and protect the elderly, and each other
Teamwork -  Encourage, cooperate, and build trust
Courage -  Do the right thing, even when it’s difficult
Integrity -  Be open, honest, and trustworthy
Innovation -  Think differently to solve problems.
Excellence -  Drive quality to continuously improve.

All about the role

A rare opportunity to join and lead the of Mr Good Guy.  A pivotal role in the business, the role reports to the Hotel Operations Manager.  The role will suit someone looking to expand or take the next step in their career.   This is a full-time role that will require flexibility with working mornings, nights and weekends.  A sneak peak of what the role entails:

• A full-time role, reporting to the Hotel Operations Manager;
• Ensuring that rosters are compliant with business demands and budgeted manning guides;
• On-boarding and training of all new and current staff, ensuring support is provided to the team at all times;
• Bring a creative element to the venue and work closely with the broader team to curate quarterly promotions;
• Monitor all daily sales, ordering, and costs for the venue;
• Maximising revenue growth opportunities
• Work in conjunction with all stakeholders to ensure smooth venue operations and functions;
• Liaise with the kitchen team regarding menu changes, selling strategies, customer feedback and service issues.

Join us for an exciting opportunity as we seek an experienced individual to cover maternity leave commencing July 2024, in the role of part-time Social Care Assistant.

About Respect: As a proud not for profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect.

About the position: The Social Care Assistant is responsible for facilitating a range of individual, group and community based lifestyle activities according to residents’ individual physical, social, cultural and spiritual needs and preferences.

Key Responsibilities

• Document social profiles of new residents and participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of social care plans.
• Participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the activities program.
• Maintain resources for the activities program.
• Prepare newsletters, activity notices and other correspondence for residents and other representatives.
• Assist the General Manager with appropriate delegation and support for volunteers.

Essential:

• Certificate III or IV Qualification in aged care or similar discipline.
• Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
• Has empathy and sensitivity to the needs of the residents from a variety of cultural and social backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the elderly and their families, employees and visitors.
• Experience in the aged care sector, especially as a Social Care Assistant or Leisure & Lifestyle Assistant.

To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.

• Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
• Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation.
• A healthy and positive workplace culture.
• Learning, development, and growth opportunities.