Casual Personal Care Assistant - Flexible Shifts & Impact

Mercy Health Australia; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Health Australia in Warrnambool is seeking a Casual Personal Care Assistant to support residents with daily personal care, mobility, nutrition, and medication reminders under nurse guidance. You will maintain a clean, safe living environment, follow care plans, and uphold privacy and dignity.

Required is Certificate III/Cert IV in Aged Care or Individual Support, plus clearance such as police check or NDIS.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or Cert IV in Aged Care or equivalent.
• Evidence of recent police check or NDIS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily personal care tasks (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting).
• Support mobility and transfers; assist with walking and use of mobility aids.
• Assist with feeding and monitor nutrition and hydration.
• Remind and support residents with prescribed medications under nurse guidance.
• Maintain a clean, safe living environment and light housekeeping.
• Support activities promoting physical, emotional and cognitive well-being.
• Follow care plans and respect residents' privacy and dignity.
• Adhere to infection control procedures and PPE usage.

Skills

Personal care

Mobility assistance

Medication reminders

Infection control

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

Certificate IV in Aged Care

Individual Support

Job description

Mercy Health Australia in Warrnambool is seeking a Casual Personal Care Assistant to support residents with daily personal care, mobility, nutrition, and medication reminders under nurse guidance. You will maintain a clean, safe living environment, follow care plans, and uphold privacy and dignity.

Required is Certificate III/Cert IV in Aged Care or Individual Support, plus clearance such as police check or NDIS.