Introduction:
At Columbia Aged Care, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to our residents. We are currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Assistant in Nursing to join our team in Oberon, NSW within the Care Services department. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and making a difference, we invite you to explore this rewarding opportunity with us.
Description:
About the role:
- Assist residents with activities of daily living such as dressing, bathing, toileting, and mobility.
- Provide companionship and emotional support to residents, fostering a sense of dignity and respect.
- Monitor residents' health and report any changes or concerns to registered nurses.
- Assist with mealtimes, ensuring residents receive proper nutrition and hydration.
- Help maintain a clean and safe environment for residents.
- Participate in resident care planning meetings and follow individualized care plans.
- Document care provided in residents' charts accurately and efficiently.
- Participate in activities and social programs, fostering a sense of community
- Maintain a positive and professional attitude, building rapport with residents, families, and colleagues.
The ideal candidate:
- A current AIN qualification (Certificate IV in ageing and individual support).
- A genuine desire to work with seniors and improve their quality of life.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with residents and families.
- Patience, empathy, and a compassionate nature.
- Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks efficiently.
- Reliability and a commitment to high standards of care.
- Full Time Working Rights in Australia
- Current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
- Ability to work across a 24/7 rotating roster
Benefits:
- We offer competitive rates
- Access to our state of the art EAP and medical support provider
- Discounted private health insurance and banking products
- Discounts for employees through our benefits provider
- Supportive team culture - just to name a few of our wonderful perks!
More about Columbia Aged Care:
Columbia values best practice and high service standards to deliver resident centered care through Care in everything we do, Comfort in the environment we create that ensures quality of life, Consideration in the open supportive way we act to both Residents and colleagues.
People are our biggest asset; they represent our past, our present and our future and Columbia is committed to providing continued professional training and development to support a growth mindset.
We provide a values-driven and inclusive environment for all our employees with a supportive and engaging leadership team.
Columbia is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy and respect for each other.
We actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.
