Bolton Clarke Group is one of Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care, operating nationally and internationally. Bolton Clarke Residential group now has 88 Aged Care Homes across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA, with the inclusion of the Allity, McKenzie & Acacia Living Group.
Our residential aged care communities are supported by specialised teams who care deeply about our residents’ individual needs. Together with residents, healthcare partners and families, our teams deliver best practice care with the highest standards of safety, clinical practice and governance.
We are looking for a Personal Care Worker who is wanting to step up and have more responsibility
Ideally suited to passionate individuals with a Certificate III (Individual Support), you will work across a group of residents and their families to ensure they experience exceptional resident care.
As a Care Champion you will not have direct reports, but you would indirectly lead other Personal Care workers within your home.
You may also be required to help deliver care to residence to assist other personal care workers. You would be an important member of our Home Leadership team, playing a vital role in delivering the best care to our residents and champion Bolton Clarke’s purpose in helping people live a life of fulfillment each and every day.
The Role
- A frontline advocate for a group of residents. You will take ownership of residents’ wellbeing and care by maintaining a schedule of check-ins to ensure all their needs are met.
- Understand each resident you care for as an individual with unique needs and encourage regular feedback (formal and informal)
- Proactively problem solve and attend to gaps in resident needs through collaboration and teamwork. Communicate and work with the care team to ensure consistent and high-quality resident care and support.
- Demonstrate the Bolton Clarke Values-in-practice to foster a culture of kindness, curiosity and great care
- To be the day-to-day relationship link for families, keeping them up to date with the care and wellbeing needs of the resident.
- Build strong and inclusive relationships by communicating effectively with residents, families, and staff team members.
Requirements
- Strong and clear verbal communication skills
- Good care knowledge
- Strong customer service skills
- Knowledge of compliance requirements
- Good systems knowledge and IT skills
- All mandatory learning up to date
- Team coordination or coaching skills (desirable)
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent (required)
- Valid working rights in Australia (Passport, Birth Certificate etc)
- Complete a police check
- NDIS Worker Check (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)
- Flu vaccinations (or willingness to obtain)
- Evidence of Covid-19 vaccination
Our benefits:
- A caring team environment with strong clinical and allied health support
- We provide a work culture that values you and invests in your career
- Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits – claim up to $15,900 tax free plus additional $2650 in entertainment per year
- Private health insurance discounts
- An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
- Career progression and development opportunities
- Range of discounts (300+)
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