Personal Care Assistant

Batehaven NSW locationPermanent Part Time OpportunityEnjoy the benefits of a NFP organisation including tax free salary packaging & remote area benefits!Maranatha Lodge is our beautiful 86 bed residential home located in Batehaven, south-central New South Wales.  Currently, we are looking for experienced and passionate Personal Carers to join our team on a permanent part-time basis working morning and/or night shifts.Working at Catholic Healthcare as a Personal Care Assistant means:You will be part of a growing not-for-profit organisation that values its employeesGreat salary packaging benefits including meal and entertainment benefits and remote area benefits - salary package up to 50% of your rental costs!NSW pay rates $25.59 per hour + super + shift loadings + salary packagingContinual learning and development opportunitiesAnnual scholarship program to support further educationPaid parental leave and long service leave after 5 yearsAdditional week of leave for Enterprise Agreement shift workers42 Locations across NSW + QLD if you decide to move!Discounted gym membership through Fitness PassportAs part of a dedicated team who work hard to create a safe, home like environment you'll be responsible for:Assisting with personal care such as showering and dressingSupporting with day-to-day tasks such as eating and social activitiesWorking with clinical staff to ensure care and medication plans are followedMaintaining documentation and working as part of a team to ensure our residents' health and well-being are optimized, andProviding high quality service to families and the communityWhat you will need to be considered:Successfully completed a Certificate 3 in Aged Care (or equivalent)Warm and empathetic interpersonal skills, with experience interacting with a wide range of peopleA genuine passion for providing high quality care to the elderlyAbility to read, write and communicate effectively in EnglishAbility to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary teamFlexibility and the ability to adapt to changeCovid vaccination evidenceNDIS clearance or willing to obtain