• Make a difference at one of Australia’s leading health care providers
• Generous salary packaging benefits, ongoing professional development and supportive team environment
• Great home located close to public transport. Permanent part time position available 

About the role:

We currently have an opportunity for a Team leader to join our caring and supportive team based in Springvale. Great home in regional Victoria with all amenities and cafe.

• Actively involved in the provision of resident care, knowing the residents individual needs to ensure care plan needs are being met.

• Provide social and emotional support to all residents ensuring that care provision is holistic and person centred.

• Support the coordination of the care needs of residents across the home including medication management, nutrition and hydration, pressure care management
• Identify and escalate any concern with residents to the Registered Nurse or Clinical Care Coordinator.
• Assist with coordination of meal delivery and food service, including actively responding to resident requests relating to hydration and nutrition
• Provide social and emotional support to all residents ensuring that care provision is holistic and person centred.
• Lead/supervise care on the shift, within their designated wing or area.
• Perform medicine related tasks in accordance with scope of qualification, state or territory legislation, regulation and Calvary policies, procedures for delegation and supervision.
• Escalate any concerns to the Registered Nurse in regards to  medication management, resident deterioration or if a resident is unable to take/refusing medication

• Attend to the personal care of residents including but not limited to daily hygiene for example showering,  shaving, dressing, mouth and eye care toileting and continence management
• Attend routine urinalysis, blood pressure, temperature and pulse checks as identified in the care plan or as directed by the Registered Nurse

• Attend to simple wound dressings as required
• Ensure that Care and Support employees are meeting resident needs in accordance with care plans.
• Play an active part in ensuring that appropriate handover is given between clinical and care teams at change of shift.
• Participate in and assist with the coordination of person centred and group activities that promote quality of life for residents.
• Maintain an active relationship with residents and their families to ensure ongoing needs and expectations are met.
• Support, and maintain adequate systems are in place to manage infection prevention and control.
• Attends clinical meetings such as care reviews, medication reviews and falls prevention meetings.
• Ensure all documentation is managed confidentially and kept secure and in line with Privacy and Aged Care legislation
• Document medicine related activities in accordance with legislation, policy and direction from the clinical teams
• Observe, monitor and report on changes in resident’s behaviour, cognition and well-being and escalate concerns to the Registered Nurse
• Report any incident witnessed within RiskMan and alert/ escalate  the incident to the RN
• Provide opportunity for residents and their families to make a complaint and escalate any concerns that cannot be resolved to the Registered Nurse

Part time/casual positions available - various shifts available across a fortnightly roster up to 40 hours .

What you bring:

• Certificate IV in Ageing Support (including HLTHPS007 Administer & Monitor Medicines)  OR Diploma of Enrolled Nursing (with APRHA Registration
• High level of commitment, integrity, honesty and trustworthiness
• An effective listener with the ability to communicate at all levels both orally and in writing
• Ability to understand and use information technology and programs and to learn new skills as required.

• Current National police check
• Working knowledge of WH&S and Infection Control

Benefits:

This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a leading mission based health care organisation. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality. 

Further details are available here.

For further information please contact kavya, Talent Team on email [email protected], using the subject line: Team Leader - Springvale enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

About Calvary

We are a leading provider of quality, integrated care that puts our patients, residents and clients at the centre of everything we do. Calvary offers flexible careers in clinical, allied health, hospitality, ICT and health administration, mission, leadership, management and more. Founded in Australia in 1885, we’re one of the largest providers of health, aged and community care with over 18,000 staff and volunteers, 14 Public and Private Hospitals, 72 Residential Care and Retirement Communities and 19 Community Care Centres.

As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive where people are supported to draw strengths from their identity, culture and community. We value the integral dignity of each person and we encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people, people who have come to Australia as migrants or refugees and veterans.

Why work for Calvary?

Joining us is your opportunity to learn with purpose and drive positive impact to our community in a stimulating work environment. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality.  

If you are looking for a rewarding career in an organisation that supports the community, apply now!

Please note the following:

• Only applicants with a valid right to work in Australia will be considered.
• As part of the application process, you may be required to participate in a health evaluation, which could include face to face assessment and drug and alcohol testing, to ensure your suitability for the role.
• Calvary has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement for all workers. You will also be required to provide evidence of other immunisation as required for your role including  TB screening as required for the role.
• Please note we are unable to accept emailed applications or resumes and phone calls from recruitment agencies.