I am interested in applying for a position as an Aged Care Worker.
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Duties:
Assisting with and undertaking various tasks but not limited to include: support residents as required to maintain Activities of Daily living such as personal hygiene, grooming, oral hygiene, continence management, mobility, food and fluids, maintenance of hearing aids, glasses, use of wheelchair and other aids, physiotherapy exercise.
Assist residents with BPSD (Behavioral and Psychological symptoms of Dementia) through implementation of management strategies documented in the resident’s care, monitoring effective of strategies.
Assist with treatments such as simple dressing, application of ointment and creams.
Undertake as directed baseline observation e.g. Temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration and blood sugar level.
Document in progress note and report observation.
Ensure the social, emotional, spiritual, cultural and recreational needs of resident are meet as per the care plan.
Always interact with the residents and their families in friendly, helpful and positive manner.