Aged Care Personal Care Worker – Casual & Compassionate

Apollo Care; Australia; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base rate

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Career development

Award-winning culture

Job summary

Resthaven on Quarry invites a Personal Care Worker to join our aged care home. Working in a Casual capacity, you will support residents with daily needs and emotional wellbeing, following care plans in a warm, professional environment.

You will bring a Cert III in Aged Care or be studying, NDIS clearance, and a passion for compassionate, respectful care. Experience in aged care and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Cert III in Aged Care or equivalent (or currently studying) – mandatory.
• NDIS Worker Clearance – mandatory.
• Experience in providing personal care in an aged care setting.
• Passion for delivering a person-centred approach to care.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Compassionate and empathetic nature.

Responsibilities

• Care and services delivered according to the agreed Care Plan.
• Personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral/dental care and continence care.
• Mobility support including use of aids and falls prevention.
• Assistance with eating and drinking, mindful of dietary requirements.
• Basic skin care including repositioning and application of skin creams.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Person-centred care

Teamwork

Education

Cert III in Aged Care

NDIS Worker Clearance

Job description

Resthaven on Quarry invites a Personal Care Worker to join our aged care home. Working in a Casual capacity, you will support residents with daily needs and emotional wellbeing, following care plans in a warm, professional environment.

You will bring a Cert III in Aged Care or be studying, NDIS clearance, and a passion for compassionate, respectful care. Experience in aged care and strong communication are essential.