Assistant in Nursing - Residential Aged Care

Job Description

Assistant in Nursing - Residential Aged Care Cabanda Care Inc is located in Rosewood, a regional town located 20km west of Ipswich. Opening in 1987 as a 26-bed hostel, Cabanda was a vision of the local community to provide an aged care facility where people could age in the community they lived in. Since then, we have grown to include a 71 Bed Residential Aged Care Facility, a retirement village with 42 independent living units, Centre based Respite and Social Care Group, Home and Community Care, Meals on Wheels, Community Transport, and the Cabanda Café. Cabanda is the largest employer in Rosewood and the vision of Rosewood residents living in a community with those they have known all their lives has been maintained. We are proud to say we are still owned by the local community. Why Work for Us? The Philosophy of Cabanda Care is the overall welfare and well-being of those entrusted to our care and the support and education of those who deliver care and services. Whether you work in Nursing, Hospitality, Community Care or Social group we will strive to give you the education and encouragement you need to succeed. As a community-owned organization, we offer all our staff salary packaging and 24-hour access to an employee assistance program. Cabanda Care is not just a job, but a community. An Assistant in Nursing (AIN) is a care worker who, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, delivers direct care within Cabanda’s Residential Aged Care Facility within the boundaries of education and competency. Core Objectives: Provides and promotes optimal client care, taking into account physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs. Demonstrates competence in assisting residents with activities of daily living by implementing the Aged Care Standards. Follows Care Plan and reports any changes to the RN or designated line manager. Provides accurate and comprehensive documentation within his/her role. Encourages residents to eat and drink sufficient amounts to maintain nutritional and hydration requirements. Provides assistance and encouragement to residents. Main Tasks: Reports elimination problems to RN and documents accurately at the end of each shift. Under the direction of the RN, performs procedures to reduce pressure over bony prominences for residents at risk of developing skin breakdown. Assists residents to meet oral hygiene needs as required. Ensures that residents with memory loss are assisted with their glasses, dentures, hearing devices, etc., and that these items are within reach, clean, and in working order as required. Ensures that the residents' phone calls are responded to promptly. Encourages independence in activities of living as appropriate. Observes and protects the client’s right to privacy, dignity, and respect. Reports observed changes in client’s current condition to the RN or designated line manager. Participates as a member of a team to achieve their goal of quality of life for all residents, encouraging all residents to assist with their care as much as possible and ensuring residents are given choices. Desired Attributes: Compassionate with a caring nature. Reliable and committed to accepting shifts. Always puts the resident's needs first. Focus and detail-oriented. Respectful and committed to providing safe, quality care to residents. Basic Requirements: Minimum of a Certificate III qualification in the relevant field. Experience within an aged care environment (Preferred). Consent to a background check. Minimum of 3 Covid Vaccinations. Award wages with salary packaging available. Your application will include the following questions: Are you legally entitled to work in Australia? What is the notice period for your current employment? What motivated you to apply for this position? What relevant skills and experience would you bring to this role? #J-18808-Ljbffr