Care Service Employee Grade. 2 means
(a) Level One. An employee with 500 hours’ work experience in the industry who works individually or in a team environment, or who has or can demonstrate relevant prior work experience, acceptable to the employer, which enables the employee to work effectively at this level. An employee who works individually or in a team environment is responsible for the quality of their own work and works under limited direct and/or indirect supervision, including compliance with documentation requirements as determined by the employer. assist and support residents with medication utilising dose administration aids; simple wound dressing; Implementation of continence programs as identified in the Care Plans; attend to routine urinalysis, blood pressure, temperature and pulse checks; attend to blood sugar level checks etc. and assist and support diabetic residents in the management of their insulin and diet, recognising the signs of both hyper and hypo-glycaemia; recognise, report and respond appropriately to changes in the condition of residents, within the skills and competence of the employee and the policies and procedures of the organisation; assist in the development and implementation of resident care plans; assist in the development and implementation of programs of activities for residents, under the supervision of a Care Service Employee Grade 3 or above, or a Diversional Therapist.
Care Service Employee Grade. 2 means an employee with relevant experience who works individually or in a team environment, and is responsible for the quality of their own work, subject to general supervision, including compliance with documentation requirements as determined by the employer. Indicative tasks an employee at this level may perform are as follows: Typical Duties - Grade 2 - Care Stream: Provide a wide range of personal care services to residents, under limited supervision, in accordance with Commonwealth and State Legislative requirements, and in accordance with the resident’s Care Plan, including: assist and support residents with medication utilising medication compliance aids; simple wound dressing; Implementation of continence programs as identified in the Care Plan; attend to routine urinalysis, blood pressure, temperature and pulse checks; blood sugar level checks etc and assist and support diabetic residents in the management of their insulin and diet, recognising the signs of both Hyper and Hypo-Glycemia. recognise, report and respond appropriately to changes in the condition of residents, within the skills and competence of the employee and the policies and procedures of the organisation; assist in the development and implementation of resident care plans; assist in the development and implementation of programs of activities for residents, under the supervision of a Care Service Employee Grade 3 or above, or a Diversional Therapist. Typical Duties - Grade 2 - Support Stream: Assist a higher grade worker in the planning, cooking and preparation of the full range of meals. Drive a Sedan or Utility. Typical Duties - Grade 2 - Maintenance Stream: Undertake basic repairs to buildings, equipment, appliances, and similar items not calling for trades skills or knowledge. Work with and undertake limited coordination of the work of other maintenance workers. Where no tradesperson is employed, an employee at this level may be called upon to perform tasks falling within the scope of trades skills, provided the time involved in performing such work, is paid at the rate of Care Service Employee Grade 3. Perform gardening duties. Provide advice on planning and plant maintenance. Attend to indoor plants, conduct recycling and re-potting schedules. Carry out physical inspections of property and premises and report.
Care Service Employee Grade. 3 means an employee who holds either a Certificate Level III in Aged Care Work or other appropriate Qualifications/Experience acceptable to the employer and:
(a) is designated by the employer as having the responsibility for leading and/or supervising the work of others; or
(b) is required to work individually with minimal supervision and has been designated by the employer as having overall responsibility for a particular function within the residential aged care facility. An employee who holds appropriate Trade Qualifications and is required to act on them. Where the work of such employee requires the holding of a licence, the licence allowance from the applicable State trades award shall be paid. Employees at this level may be required to plan, direct, and train staff and comply with documentation requirements as determined by the employer and assist in the development of budgets. Indicative tasks an employee at this level may perform are as follows:
Care Service Employee Grade. 2 means
(a) Level One. An employee with 1186 hours’ work experience in the industry who works individually or in a team environment, or who has or can demonstrate relevant prior work experience, acceptable to the employer, which enables the employee to work effectively at this level. An employee who works individually or in a team environment is responsible for the quality of their own work and works under limited direct and/or indirect supervision, including compliance with documentation requirements as determined by the employer. Indicative tasks an employee at this level may perform are as follows: Care Stream: Provide a wide range of personal care services to residents, in accordance with Commonwealth and State Legislative requirements, and in accordance with the resident’s Care Plan, including: • assist and support residents with medication utilising dose administration aids; • simple wound dressing; • implementation of continence programs as identified in the Care Plans; • attend to routine urinalysis, blood pressure, temperature and pulse checks; • attend to blood sugar level checks etc. and assist and support diabetic residents in the management of their insulin and diet, recognising the signs of both hyper and hypoglycemia; • recognise, report and respond appropriately to changes in the condition of residents, within the skills and competence of the employee and the policies and procedures of the organisation; • assist in the development and implementation of resident Care Plans; • assist in the development and implementation of programs of activities for residents, under the supervision of a Care Service Employee Grade 3 or above, or a Diversional Therapist.
Care Service Employee Grade. 3 means an employee who holds either a Certificate Level III in Individual Support (CHC33015) or other appropriate qualifications/experience acceptable to the employer and:
(a) is designated by the employer as having the responsibility for leading and/or supervising the work of others; or
(b) is required to work individually with minimal supervision and has been designated by the employer as having overall responsibility for a particular function within the residential aged care facility. An employee who holds appropriate Trade Qualifications and is required to act on them. Employees at this level may be required to plan, direct, and train other employees and comply with documentation requirements as determined by the employer and assist in the development of budgets. Indicative tasks an employee at this level may perform are as follows:
Care Service Employee Grade. 1 means an employee who has 500 hours work experience in the industry or who has or can demonstrate relevant prior experience, acceptable to the employer, which enables the employee to work effectively at this level. A Junior Employee (less than 18 years) when classified at this grade may be paid as a new entrant. An employee who works under limited direct and/or indirect supervision individually or in a team environment or on sleep-over. Employees at this level work within established guidelines including compliance with documentation requirements as determined by the employer. In some situations, detailed instructions may be necessary. Indicative tasks an employee at this level may perform are as follows: Care Stream: Provide assistance to residents in carrying out simple personal care tasks which shall include but not be limited to: supervise daily hygiene e.g. assisting with showers or baths, shaving, lay out clothes and assist in dressing; make beds and tidy rooms; store clothes and clean wardrobes; assist with meals. Under direct supervision, provide assistance to a higher Grade Care Service Employee in attending to the personal care needs of a resident. Support Stream: Performance of the full range of Domestic duties including but not limited to: general cleaning of accommodation, food service, and general areas; general waiting, table service and clearing duties; assistance in the preparation of food, including the cooking and/or preparation of light refreshments; all laundry duties. Maintenance Stream: Performance of labouring duties associated with gardening and general maintenance activities, including but not limited to: sweeping; hosing; garbage collection and disposal; keeping the outside of buildings clean and tidy; mowing lawns and assisting the gardener in labouring.
Care Service Employee Grade. 1 means an employee who has 500 hours work experience in the industry or who has or can demonstrate relevant prior experience, acceptable to the employer, or who holds a Certificate 3 Aged Care / Certificate 3 Hospitality. Care Stream Support Stream Care Stream Support Stream Care Stream Support Stream
Care Service Employee Grade. 3 means an employee who holds either a Certificate Level III in Aged Care Work or other appropriate Qualifications/Experience acceptable to the employer and:
(a) is designated by the employer as having the responsibility for leading and/or supervising the work of others; or
(b) is required to work individually with minimal supervision and has been designated by the employer as having overall responsibility for a particular function within the residential aged care facility. An employee who holds appropriate Trade Qualifications and is required to act on them. Employees at this level may be required to plan, direct, and train staff and comply with documentation requirements as determined by the employer and assist in the development of budgets. Indicative tasks an employee at this level may perform are as follows:
Care Service Employee Grade. 4 (Home Services Employees Only)
a) Is required to utilise their Medication competence regularly during shifts worked at BaptistCare; and
b) Has undergone an annual BaptistCare competency assessment in medication administration. Note: Possession of these qualifications alone does not require BaptistCare to pay staff at this Level. Employees at this Level must be demonstrably utilising these skills to meet the planned acute care needs of rostered clients to be considered eligible for this payment. Employees at this level may be required to plan, direct, and buddy train staff and comply with documentation requirements as determined by BaptistCare and assist in the development of budgets. BaptistCare will regularly consult with employees in relation to the changing needs of BaptistCare clients; and ensure the acute care of BaptistCare clients is met by appropriately trained employees including the requirements of Grade 4. Indicative tasks an employee at this level may perform are as follows:
Care Service Employee Grade. 3 means an employee appointed as such who holds either a Certificate Level III in Individual Support or other appropriate Qualifications/Experience acceptable to Warrigal and:
a) is designated by Warrigal as having the responsibility for leading and/or supervising the work of others; or
b) is required to work individually with minimal supervision and has been designated by Warrigal as having overall responsibility for a particular function within the residential care home. An employee who holds appropriate Trade Qualifications and is required to act on them. Employees at this level may be required to plan, direct, and train staff and comply with documentation requirements as determined by Warrigal and assist in the development of budgets. Indicative tasks an employee at this level may perform are as follows: May drive a Minibus or Larger Vehicle. There is no automatic progression from a Care Service Employee Grade 3 to Care Service Employee Grade 4. Such progression will be determined by operational necessity, the duties actually required of the employee by Warrigal and the duties actually performed by the employee.
