Care Assistant - Residential Care
Core
Provide person-centred care and support to residents in a residential aged care facility, focusing on daily living activities, personal care, and medication administration.
Role type
Residential Care Assistant (Night Shift)
Builds
Daily living support and personal care services for older Australians
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
Compassionate and empathetic approach, ability to work independently and in a team, flexibility for rotating rosters
Responsibilities
Assisting residents with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility; supporting activities of daily living; administering medication; observing and documenting health changes; maintaining accurate clinical and funding records; contributing to a safe living environment
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC