Personal Care Attendant - Nutrition | Yarra Junction

Job description

At Estia Health, we’re more than just a workplace: we’re a community dedicated to enriching lives and making a difference. If you’re passionate about aged care and want to be part of something meaningful, then we want to hear from you. Everyday, over 14,000 employees choose to make a difference at Estia Health, sharing a joint purpose to enrich and celebrate the lives of our residents. With 96 homes (and growing), across Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria, you will play a part in positively impacting the lives of our residents and their families. Join us in playing a special role in the future of aged care. Estia Health Yarra Valley is an elegant home with stunning mountain views, sitting on a quiet residential street in easy walking distance of Yarra Junction Shopping Centre, services and cafes. The home has strong links to the local community and a warm, friendly team, many of whom have been at the home a number of years. Estia Health Yarra Valley is around 45 mts drive from Ringwood and 30 mts drive from Lilydale. About the Role Estia Health Yarra Valley is seeking experienced Carers to join the team as Personal Care Attendant - Nutrition (PCA - Nutrition) on a Permanent Part Time and Casual basis. The way that we provide nutrition and hydration in our homes is evolving to align with our Resident Person-Centred Care Framework. We are moving to a more traditional restaurant model that has ‘front of house’ and ‘back of house’ team members. In this role, you will help residents with their meals and drinks, following Estia Health’s personalised meal service guidelines. You will also: Lend a hand with daily life – making sure our residents feel heard, are comfortable and well-fed. Work with our team to assist those residents who require additional support and care. Help our residents to enjoy meaningful and engaging activities. Be a supportive friend to our residents. Make sure every resident’s privacy and dignity is respected. You’ll be a true team player and great communicator, with a real desire to make a difference in people’s lives and you will have a Cert lll or IV in Aged Care Benefits available: Retail savings with the Blue Light Card Discounted car hire Employee Assistance Program for you and your family Free Wellbeing App to support your mental and physical health Novated leasing for vehicles Workplace banking support ACN membership discounts for nurses Discounted health insurance with nib health Discounted JB HiFi As one of the largest and fastest growing aged care providers in Australia, we need exceptional people to join us on our journey of providing high quality person centred aged care and services. If this is you, Apply now! Estia Health is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. If you need assistance to participate in our application process, please let us know. Please be advised that we do not accept emailed applications for this position. To apply, simply click the 'Apply' button and follow the instructions provided. Note: All shortlisted applicants will need to pass the required background checks. During the influenza season, all staff are required to provide evidence of a current influenza vaccination. If you are interested in a role, please ensure you apply online, as we do not accept emailed resumes.