Casual Personal Care Assistant – Aged Care – Toorak & Surrounding Suburbs

Sensible Care; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Sensible-Care-1 is seeking a Casual Personal Care Assistant to support elderly clients in Toorak and surrounding suburbs. The role focuses on daily living activities, companionship, and safe, compassionate care in a warm home-like setting.

This casual temporary position provides flexibility and meaningful, community-focused work. Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, mobility, meals, and documentation, while collaborating with healthcare professionals to maintain client well-being.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a personal care or healthcare role is preferred.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification required.
• Willingness to undergo background checks and training as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal hygiene, grooming, and dressing
• Support clients with mobility and physical activities
• Administer medication as prescribed and monitor health conditions
• Prepare and serve meals according to dietary requirements
• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for clients
• Document and report any changes in clients' health or behavior
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care
• Maintain good domestic cleaning standards while completing household tasks with care and attention to detail.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Patience

Job description

Casual Personal Care Assistant – Aged Care – Toorak & Surrounding Suburbs

Casual Temporary Entry Level

Description

Summary:

As a Personal Care Assistant in Toorak, Victoria, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with daily living activities, ensuring their comfort and well-being. This temporary, casual position is essential in the health and safety sector, providing compassionate care to enhance the quality of life for our clients. Your contributions will directly impact the lives of those you assist, making a meaningful difference in their daily routines.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal hygiene, grooming, and dressing
• Support clients with mobility and physical activities
• Administer medication as prescribed and monitor health conditions
• Prepare and serve meals according to dietary requirements
• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for clients
• Document and report any changes in clients' health or behavior
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care
• Maintain good domestic cleaning standards while completing household tasks with care and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a personal care or healthcare role is preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Compassionate and patient attitude towards clients
• Current First Aid and CPR certification required.
• Willingness to undergo background checks and training as required
• Basic Requirements: Updated Driver's License, vehicle with Comprehensive Car Insurance, Police check, and Work with children check