Personal Care Worker Position Description

MERCY HEALTH POSITION DESCRIPTION Assistant In Nursing

Core Mercy Values: Compassion, Hospitality, Respect, Innovation, Stewardship, Teamwork

Assistant in Nursing Position title: Employee name: Mercy Health - Aged Care Entity/Group: Date: Business Unit/Department: Nursing – NSW and QLD Positions reporting to this Position reports to: Team Leader Nil one:  To provide care to residents in accordance with care plans, Aged Care Standards and policies and procedures of Mercy Health.  To provide accurate and timely documentation relevant to resident care. Position Purpose:  To work in consultation with other staff to provide relevant and timely information required for RCS assessment and classification.  Participation in the quality process.

Qualifications: Certificate III in Aged Care.

Total staff management (FTE): Resource management: Annual Operating Expenditure: Annual Capital Expenditure:

Mercy Health Assistant in Nursing Mandatory Organisational Personal Competencies required Job Competencies Required for Grade 2 Competencies required

 Orientation  Well-developed  Capability of prioritising work and exercising discretion communication, written and within established policies, guidelines and procedures. oral skills.  Equity & Inclusion  Well-developed interpersonal  Responsible for work with a medium level of and/or arithmetic skills. accountability.

 Emergency Procedures  Basic knowledge of medical  Ability to work under limited supervision, either terminology. individually or in a team.

 Work Health & Safety  Motivated and enthusiastic  Knowledge of Aged Care Accreditation standards. team player.  Infection Control  Previous aged care  Assessment and documentation skills. experience.  Complaints Management  Time management and work  Knowledge of Resident Classification Systems. organisational skills.  Elder Abuse  Encourages safe work  Ability to identify and report any changes in resident practices. care needs.

 Knowledge and understanding  Ability to document accurately. of Aged Care.  Computer literacy

Mercy Health Assistant in Nursing Key Result Areas Key Activities Standard Measures

MERCY VALUES  Ensure the values of Mercy Health are incorporated into  Be compassionate and provide support to staff Demonstrates and daily practices in relation to all activities. and customers. upholds the Values  Consistently shows respect and values each and Mission of Mercy person’s dignity. Health.  Seeks opportunities to be innovative for improvement.  Is accountable for a high standard of work.  Communicates and operates openly and honestly as an effective team member.

PERSON CENTRED  Attends to the emotional, spiritual and physical needs of  Increased lifestyle satisfaction for each resident. CARE: residents.  Demonstrated attitude which is positive and Demonstrate and  Understands, acknowledges and addresses the plagues supportive. uphold the of loneliness, helplessness and boredom.  Treats each resident as an individual, by actively Mercy Place  When possible assists and delivers lifestyle initiatives to listening and respecting their wishes. Model of Care improve the overall health and wellbeing of residents.  Encourages feedback and support from by providing  Respects and honours the individual wishes of each residents care based on resident.  Active participation to promote close and the individual  Creates and promotes an environment that is positive, continuing contact with children, plants and beliefs, needs vibrant, fun, spontaneous and filled with meaning. animals and wishes of  Promotes safety, security and optimal health for  Contributes to ensure residents receive their each resident. residents. best day possible.  Reports any signs of loneliness, helplessness or boredom. Performs the duties in  Accountable for the standard of personal hygiene, clinical  Implementation of care plans that meets with a timely manner care and lifestyle needs of the Residents during their Residents’ care needs. taking responsibility rostered hours.  Maximising funding through accurate, timely and for residents’ care  Maintains a physical and psychosocial environment that comprehensive documentation of Resident care and personal hygiene promotes safety, security and optimal health for issues and needs in accordance with all residents.  Effective verbal communication of staff and relevant regulations  Accurate and comprehensive assessment, planning, Residents issues. and Mercy Health implementation, ongoing documentation, evaluation and  Increased Residents lifestyle satisfaction.

Mercy Health Assistant in Nursing Key Result Areas Key Activities Standard Measures policies, procedures review of Residents care in collaboration with the health  Timely reporting of changes in resident care and resident care care team and the Resident and/or their representative. needs. plans.  Adheres to all Aged Care Accreditation standards and  Actively participates in quality processes. relevant legislation.  Communicates information verbally and in writing.

Maintains skills and  Maintains accurate and comprehensive knowledge of the  Demonstrated knowledge of standards. competencies to an relevant Standards, competencies and Codes of Practice  Attendance at professional development acceptable standard which affect their care practice. sessions. taking into  Participates in the continuous staff education and training  Active participation in compulsory training consideration program. and/or in-service. advances and  Ongoing professional development and maintaining  Demonstrated care competencies. changes in Aged industry knowledge. Care.  Undertakes annual competency review.

Operates in a manner  Participates in teamwork which results in the  Contributes actively to the team. that is conducive to achievement of Mercy Health objectives.  Provides support for team members. effective teamwork,  Effective role modelling.  Reports are completed accurately and timely. good relationships  Demonstrates a positive attitude and commitment to the  Staff report satisfaction with levels of reporting. with service organisation.  Communication is effective to meet the needs of providers, residents  The ability to understand and integrate those behaviours staff, residents and visitors. and residents’ which reflect the Vision, Mission and Core Values of families and in Mercy Health. accordance with the  Develops effective reporting practices between health values of Mercy care practitioners. Health.  Develops effective communication practices between health care practitioners, and Residents and/or their representatives.

Mercy Health Assistant in Nursing Key Result Areas Key Activities Standard Measures

Takes reasonable  Complete incident reports  Reports hazards, near misses and injuries care to protect the  Elect and support health and safety representatives immediately health and safety of  Contribute to risk assessments  Uses personal protective equipment themselves, fellow  Participate in training and meetings regarding safety  Comply with risk management policies and staff and others in the procedures and instruction workplace.  Attend all safety meetings and training sessions

Employee’s Signature: Date:

Print Name:

Mercy Health Assistant in Nursing