Personal Care Worker - Dementia - Geelong

TLC Healthcare is an Employer of Choice for the last 9 consecutive years and a Global Healthy Workplaces Award winner for large employers in 2023.

Our innovative healthcare precincts provide Australia’s first fully integrated healthcare service with aged care at its core and dedicated to being leaders in integrated healthcare.

 

Located in the heart of Geelong, with convenient access to nearby shops and public transport, our aged care residence in Belmont – ‘The Belmont’ – is a peaceful and friendly residential aged care home.

 

Central to the lively local community, The Belmont proudly offers a comprehensive array of senior care services, catering to the diverse needs of older people seeking quality nursing home and aged care options in the Geelong region.

 

We are looking for a specialised Personal Care Worker with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience to join our Memory Support Unit on a permanent full-time basis.

 

Using your experience in dementia care within residential aged care settings, a Personal Care Worker in our Memory Support Unit provides behaviour support for people living with dementia.

 

What you’ll love to do

• Ensure resident hygiene and safety as a first priority
• Collaborate to understand residents living with dementia in our Memory Support Unit with best-practice support and care
• Support recommendation plans and behaviour support strategies
• Monitor, accurately record and communicate the condition and needs of residents
• Ensure the physical, emotional, cultural and social needs of residents are met

 Hour of Work

• Full-time
• 0900h – 1706h
• Monday – Friday

What you’ll need

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience
• Certificate III Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent
• Understanding of the new Aged Care Quality Standards  
• Up-to-date COVID-19 vaccinations (3 doses)
• NDIS Check (includes Police Check)
• Proof of eligibility to work in Australia  
• Warm interpersonal and communication skills 

What you’ll get

• $5 staff meals
• Exclusive TLC Employee Shopping Portal access and receive significant wholesale discounts on everyday items
• Program of employee and wellbeing initiatives    
• Employee Assistance Program   
• Discounted health insurance    
• Free gym membership     
• Novated leasing

 

TLC Healthcare operate on a direct sourcing model and request agencies to respect no unsolicited contact for vacancies advertised.

 

For any questions regarding this role, please feel free to contact Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@tlchealthcare.com.au  

To learn more about the benefits of joining Team TLC, please visit our website tlchealthcare.com.au

 

We are an organisation with a strong sense of purpose that celebrates diversity, inclusion and embodies our core values of respect, accountability, excellence, collaboration, integrity and innovation.        

Our culture is based on a supportive team environment where people thrive and achieve their best professionally.         

TLC Healthcare encourage all people of different backgrounds to apply.       

As part of our recruitment process, you may be required to complete a pre-employment psychometric and medical assessment.