Frail Care Assistant (Retirement Village) – Experienced

You'll give hands-on nursing care at a physical rehabilitation hospital in Newcastle, working alongside registered nurses. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

You'll report in Newcastle. Relocation is not covered for this one. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Do simple wound dressings and report anything that looks infected
• Hand out oral medication under the supervision of a registered nurse
• Help patients bath, dress, eat and use the toilet with dignity
• Spot confusion, falls risk or changes in mood and tell the nurse in charge
• Turn bed-bound patients on schedule and check pressure areas for early sores
• Keep the fluid and food intake charts accurate for every patient
• Follow infection control rules, including hand hygiene and safe sharps disposal

• Able to work shifts, including nights and weekends
• First aid Level 1 or BLS certificate
• Patient and gentle with elderly, frail or confused people
• Accredited home-based care or ancillary health care certificate for caregiver posts
• Matric or NQF Level 4 equivalent
• At least 1 year of hands-on patient care

• Dementia care or palliative care short course
• Experience in a frail care or hospice setting
• Code B or Code 8 driver's licence for home visits

• Uniform supplied
• Transport home after late shifts at some facilities
• Meals provided on shift at many frail care centres

• Name the type of patients you've cared for, such as stroke patients or dementia residents, in your first CV line.
• If you're a caregiver, attach the certificate from the training provider, not just a letter saying you attended.