Care Assistant - Residential Care
Core
Provide person-centred care and support to residents in a residential aged care facility, assisting with daily living activities, personal care, and medication administration.
Role type
Residential Care Assistant (Aged Care)
Builds
Daily care support and personal assistance for older adults
Domain
Healthcare / Aged Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Personal care assistance, mobility support, medication administration, health observation and documentation, manual handling, computer literacy for care documentation
Preferred skills
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing / Disability), experience with personal care and medication support, availability for rotating shifts including overnight
Technologies
Mobile devices for care documentation
Responsibilities
Assist residents with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility; support activities of daily living; administer medication; observe and document health changes; maintain accurate clinical and funding records; contribute to a safe and clean living environment
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on care provider