Personal Care Attendant (PCA) – In-Home Care

About Our Client

Our client, Western Care Services (WCS), is a registered NDIS provider delivering personalised in-home support to people with disability. WCS is committed to providing respectful, reliable and person-centred care that supports each participant’s individual needs, choices and independence.

Their in-home services support participants with personal care, daily living activities and practical assistance, helping them feel safe, comfortable and supported within their own homes.

Position Purpose

The purpose of the casual PCA is to provide personal care services to clients within the security and comfort of their own homes.

Main Duties/Responsibilities

Service Delivery – Personal Care

Assist with showering/bathing Assist with dressing/grooming Assist with toileting/continence management Assist with meal preparation

Service Delivery – Other

Assist with socialisation /companionship Assist with light domestic assistance Assist with spring cleaning duties Assist with lifting, moving and positioning of clients into wheelchairs, trolleys, chairs, commodes and beds. Maintain client confidentiality Provide accurate and timely feedback Client condition Any accidents/incidents Work availability Liaise with medical personnel from time to time

Sales and Marketing

Promote Western Care Services wherever appropriate Promote Western Care Services with a positive attitude

Requirements

KEY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Skills

Ability to assist clients with their activities of daily living Ability to apply knowledge and skills within a given work environment to ensure the safest outcomes for both client and staff member Safe use of aids and appliances including but not limited to; lifting machines, electric beds, ad mobility aids Interpersonal communications skills both written and oral Proactive and empathetic service delivery The ability to work effectively with clients from a range of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds Ability to work unsupervised as well within a team environment

KNOWLEDGE

Understanding of NDIS, Community Care/Home Based Services Demonstrated commitment to the needs of people living with disability. This includes awareness of service standards and relevant legislative requirements. Demonstrated knowledge/understanding of OH&S particularly in relation to heavy lifting and manual handling tasks.

Preferred Qualification

Relevant Industry Training – minimum Cert 3 in Individualised Support Current Level 2 First Aid Certificate and CPR qualification NDIS Infection Control and PPE Training

BenefitsCasual in-home care opportunities

Meaningful work supporting people to remain safe and comfortable in their own homes

Opportunity to work directly with clients and make a practical difference in their daily lives

Support from the Client Services team

Opportunity to work with clients from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds

How To Apply

Complete the short online candidate registration form: https://zfrmz.com.au/sP3lVXadBxzQ63ExCfYZ Send your resume to Anna at recruitment@multiculturalconsulting.com.au.

For confidential enquiries, please contact 0481 758 017 or email recruitment@multiculturalconsulting.com.au.