Position Purpose

To actively participate in developing and maintaining a culture that promotes and respects the Odyssey Code of Conduct and the vision, and values of Odyssey Health Group in which the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual wellbeing of the residents is paramount.

To provide services to residents to ensure compliance with the Retirement Village Act and Odyssey Health Group Application for Residence

Key Requirements

• Assistant in Nursing Certificate lll in Aged Care and or Certificate III in Home and Community
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate plus manual handling
• Other certificates such as infection control or Cert IV Aged Care would be beneficial
• Must have a current Australian Federal Police check
• Must have COVID-19 Vaccination and annual Flu Vaccination (Unless medically exempt)

Key Skills/Experience

• Experience in Aged Care Facility or community as AIN/Carer including experience in all levels of care, low to very high including palliative and end of life
• Ability to understand and react responsively to resident needs, problem solving where necessary
• Ability to work as a team member within a structured environment
• Strong commitment to working with frail and aged people
• Sound written and oral communication skills – fluent in both written and spoken English
• Applicants must have sound knowledge of the effective use of digital technology and devise such as smartphones, tablets, laptops and desktop PC’s
• Demonstrated commitment towards professional development and maintenance of mandatory online training, competencies and education

Key Responsibilities:

General

• Undertake a range of duties as delegated by the RN and the EEN to fulfill the needs of residents
• Understand, recognise, report and document observed outcomes and the changing needs of residents in a timely manner
• Ability to complete care service record accurately and on time
• Assist with residents’ morning tea, meals / fluids which may include serving food, collecting used plates, taking meal orders
• Provide First aid and transfer of residents as required within scope of practice
• Conduct & record visual checks including those for reclusive residents to ensure they are safe
• Conduct & record resident emergency alarm system checks monthly
• Answer the phone in such a way that callers feel welcomed, valued and contented
• Assist the Wellness Manager and Community Manager with resident requests as directed
• Escalate all feedback at the time and document accordingly.
• Spend all allocated time with each resident. i.e. if resident is allocated an hour visit and the visit takes 45minutes, get to know our residents and suggest they might like a cup or tea or a chat?
• Attend daily meeting/handover with the Registered staff on duty and all other relevant meetings as reasonably requested by the EEN, RN or Management.
• Document through Health Metrics eCase documentation system including clocking in each visit scheduled into the daily runs.
• Assist with other operational duties when required or requested including answering the telephone at reception, helping with all cleaning duties including completing cleaning schedules/duties list on night shift, etc. Note that at all times, CARE comes first. Should the Carer have completed all Care duties and find times whereby he/she is available to help with Operations duties (such as during quiet periods/night shift, etc.), the Carer must do so as Company policy dictates – but only if all Care duties are completed.
• All other reasonable Care duties as directed by the RN, EEN or Wellness Manager

Food Preparation & Delivery

• Ensure restaurant is welcoming and ambience is created
• Serve residents as directed by the Chef/Cook, deliver trays to residents’ units as directed if they choose to dine at home. Record all residents that choose to have a meal delivery option
• Check with residents to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems
• Ensure all residents have adequate fluids and continue to top up as necessary
• If time permits, assist the kitchen staff with removing dishes and glasses from tables or counters, and bring to kitchen for cleaning after meals
• Ensure Health and Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas are always maintained

Please submit your application to:

recruitment@ohg.net.au