Join our compassionate care team at Respect Mt St Vincent, as an experienced Personal Care Assistant, this is a permanent part time position working 48 hours pert fortnight for night duty.

The Organisation: 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:

• 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

Essential:

• Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
• Relevant Certificate III Qualification.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in residential aged care.
• Must be available for night shift

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.

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

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.

Founded in 1995, Vulcan is Australasia’s highest performing metals distributor and processor, delivering solutions that enable excellence. With 69 sites and 1300 employees across New Zealand and Australia, our growth can be attributed to our service and continuous improvement across every area of our business – and this always starts with people.

We would love for you to come and join our team at our Vulcan site in Launceston, TAS.

What you will be responsible for:

• Delivering orders in Launceston (plus one weekly run to Hobart)

• Picking and packing of orders

• Operating cutting machinery

• Preparing delivery documents

• Liaising with logistics and freight companies

What you will need to be successful:

• Valid MR or HR Licence

• Forklift licence (preferred but, not essential)

• Sound understanding of health and safety

• Ability to work overtime when required (overtime rates will apply)

Please note, as health & safety is important to us, you will be asked to complete a pre-employment drug screen if you are to be successful.

• Monday to Friday work only

• Weekly team catch up lunch

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Professional but relaxed company culture

If the above sounds like you, please submit your details through the application form and we’ll be in touch ASAP. We’d love to hear from you!

Please note you must either be residing in Australia or hold a current relevant work visa to be considered for this role.