Part-time and casual positions available
If you are a passionate, caring and qualified Medication Endorsed Personal Care Attendant, we want to hear from you!
About Us
We are a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to enhancing the lives of people in our region by providing innovative, individualised care that reflects Benalla’s community life and individual needs.
Cooinda was established in 1969 by a small group of community members and volunteers as a secure place where older people could live. Today Cooinda provides a home and award-winning excellence in person centred care for up to 82 older people in a state-of-the-art facility.
Cooinda also provides community care services including domestic assistance, personal care, home care packages and short-term restorative care along with 67 on-site, independent retirement living villas offering traditional and modern living.
Duties and responsibilities:
• Providing person-centred care of the highest standard to all residents at Cooinda, in accordance with regulatory and legislative requirements.
• Take an active role in getting to know our residents and their families
• Provide residents with social and emotional support.
• Assist residents with the activities of daily living including communicating, eating, personal care and grooming.
• Observing and reporting changes in resident’s behaviour or physical condition and maintain appropriate documentation as required.
• To undertake medication management and treatment procedures as directed by the Registered Nurse, Clinical Care Coordinator or Executive Manager Clinical Care.

The successful applicant should have:
• Certificate III in Individual Support/Aged Care or Certificate IV Aging Support.
• Completion of medication administration unit (HLTHPS006 – Assist Clients with Medication)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good time management
• Flexibility and availability to work rostered shifts
• Ability to work both in team and autonomously
• Ability to delegate and lead a team

We offer:
• A values driven, organisational culture
• Excellent staff satisfaction
• Generous Salary Packaging options so you can keep more of your pay.
Those eligible for salary packaging can increase their hourly rate in excess of $2.
– Up to $611.53 per fortnight to pay your mortgage, rent, school fees, etc.
– Up to $101.92 per fortnight to pay entertainment activities like cafes, restaurants, etc.

Applications must include:
• A covering letter
• Resume

NOTE: Visa sponsorship is NOT offered for this position.