Jobs Australia Enterprises Ltd.
Port Douglas, QLD, 4877
6 x Care/Nursing Assistant
Commencing: October 2024
Role ongoing for up to 4 Years
38 hours per week * Permanent Full time.
Enterprise Bargaining Agreement; $31.43 WITHOUT Certificate 3 and $32.16 WITH Certificate 3
The Company
For over 30 years, Jobs Australia Enterprises Ltd, have been helping good people go great places. Since the establishment of our first office in Armidale in 1989, Jobs Australia Enterprises Ltd has grown and expanded significantly throughout Australia.
The Role
We are seeking 6 motivated all-rounders to assist in an aged care home in Port Douglas. The position available is full time. Duties include, but are not limited to:
• The role of Carer is to actively contribute as a team member supporting Residents to maintain independence in the safety and comfort of their environment.
• Attend to all areas of responsibility for Residents as recorded in their individual Care Plan, based on role and competency parameters
• Respond to emergency situations using first aid skills whilst not working outside scope of role responsibilities
• Maintain professional working relationships with Residents at all times
• Support the provision of accurate and reliable Resident documentation including progress notes and improvement logs
• Report all workplace incidents immediately to supervisor and rectify minor hazards that can be safely controlled within policy guidelines
• Correct use of lifting equipment, assistive devices and personal protective equipment (PPE).
About you
The ideal candidates should:
• Be capable of making considered decisions, solve problems and prioritise daily tasks
• Have demonstrated ability to learn new tasks and processes utilising feedback as a source of ongoing improvement
• Have proven ability to understand and provide quality care for the needs of Residents
• Be committed to work positively in a team environment
• Collaborate with team members to promote a friendly work environment and coach others
• Be committed to meet deadlines and complete tasks while unsupervised
• Be able to identify and communicate key issues to team members and supervisors both written and verbal
• Be committed to the principles and philosophy of customer service
• Have sound knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety, EEO, Anti-discrimination and privacy obligations
• Comply with organisational policies and procedures
Qualifications/Skills
• Certificate III in Individual Support is highly regarded
• Community and / or Aged Care experience
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Federal Police Check
• Influenza Vaccination
• Covid-19 Vaccination
What we offer
• On the job training.
• All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• You'll be joining a friendly, hard-working team.
How to apply
To apply, please forward your current resume with details of recent work and references as well as a cover letter addressing the selection criteria to
[email protected] with the subject "Application for Care Assistant Port Douglas" and include job ID.
Please include your current contact details, including your phone number and email address.
Applications close on Thursday 29th August 2024.
Only applicants who address the criteria and attach a resume and cover letter will be considered. Only successful applicants will be contacted.