Health Care Worker 

Reporting

This position reports to the Registered Nurse.

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Primary Roles and Responsibilities

• The HCW is responsible for the delivery of care to residents within their scope of practice.

• The HCW will at all times liaise with and assist the Registered Nurses in attending to more complex residents.

• The HCW will have a resident allocation as deemed applicable at the team meeting each morning shift and is accountable for the knowing that care is provided, documented appropriately, shared with the team and reported to the following shift team.

• The HCW will contribute to the team environment  Will administer medications under the direct and indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse.

 

Requirements

• Experience in personal care including assisting with activities of daily living, showering, mobility and social support.

• Evidence of having undertaken an approved course in Aged Care through a recognised training organisation. E.g. Certificate IV in Community Services, Aged Care or equivalent.

• Competency in medication administration within the scope of practice of a health care worker and preparedness to undertake annual competency in medication.

• Knowledge and competency in the process of ordering medication when required

• Experience in performance of a range of household duties.