Healthcare Assistant
About this job
Working as a Healthcare assistant is a busy and diverse role, assisting our residents with their daily living needs and cares, delivering meals, providing emotional care and support and much more. Whether you are an experienced Healthcare worker or someone looking to start their career, working as a Healthcare Assistant is a rewarding career path and a vital part of our team optimising the quality of life of our residents.
KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
To thrive in our friendly and supportive environment and provide quality and consistent care to residents we are looking for someone who:
Has experience working in health care and/or a desire to work in a aged care environment; Can provide empathy, care and patience with elderly residents; Possesses outstanding communication skills; Is friendly and professional with a high regard for privacy and confidentiality; Has a reliable and punctual work ethic; Has a sense of humour who enjoys working as part of a close well-functioning team; Is culturally sensitive. Full training and ongoing professional development will be provided including a supportive and tailored orientation programme to suit individual needs. We also support our Health Care Assistants toward gaining nationally recognised qualifications.
Job Requirements
Must pass all pre employment checks Police vetting and pre employment drug test. Must have the flexibility to work rostered shifts. Have a passion for people.
- Days of work
- Rostered shifts over 7 days. AM Shifts (7am-3pm, PM Shifts 3pm - 11pm) and Night shifts (11pm-7am) (32 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- $23.84 - $29.10
- Job Category
- Aged and Disabled Carers
- Career Level
- Entry level (6 months - 2 years)
- Driver Licence
- Full, Restricted, Learners(Class 1) - Car Licence
- Pre-employment drug test required
- Yes
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