Assistant in Nursing Port Stephens NSW

• Assisting with the elements of personal hygiene grooming manicuring and oral and dental care
  
• Communicating effectively which might include the maintenance and the fitting of hearing aids and glasses or just holding their hand and listening
  
• Encouraging the residents mobility and socialisation by assisting with walking or wheeling them in a wheelchair or maybe using other aids and transfer equipment
  
• Supporting and assisting residents with food and beverages as required
  
• Maximizing the residents physical function by assisting with rehabilitative treatment such as physiotherapy exercises
  
• Observing and reporting promptly to the nurses any changes in the condition or wellbeing of residents
  
• Respecting the residents privacy and dignity at all times
  
• Providing comfort and reassurance so that no residents experience isolation and loneliness unless determined by choice.
  
• Respecting the residents traditions and culture
  

*** The above list is not exhaustive and the role may change to meet the overall objectives of the company.

• Sensitivity and understanding
  
• Is respectful and kind
  
• A desire to work well with others
  
• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
  
• The ability to accept feedback and work well under pressure
  
• To be thorough and pay attention to detail.

• A Passion for caring for others
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  
• Respect for all people regardless of background age gender religion ethnicity or sexual orientation.
  
• Hold a qualification (certificate 3) in aged care or be willing to do so.
  

• Analytical thinking
  
• Initiative
  
• Tenacity
  
• Strategic thinking
  
• Positive approach to change