Compassionate Aged Care Assistant (Living Support)

St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,990

Novated leasing

Meals & Entertainment card

Job summary

St Vincent’s Care Mitchelton is seeking a Personal Care Assistant (Living Support Partners) to join a dedicated team. You will provide direct care, assist with daily living activities and support residents in their routines within a specific household.

You will work as part of a supportive team to ensure residents feel safe, valued and engaged. The role requires a Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent, availability across AM, PM and night shifts, and experience in aged care,

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support or similar qualification is essential.
• Availability across AM, PM and night shifts, with potential to transition to permanent part-time, minimum three weekdays per week.
• Experience in aged care environment and memory support units (dementia).
• Care provision aligned with our organisation's mission and philosophy.
• High level of customer service skills; strong communication.
• Ability to follow directives per care plan.
• Understanding of Aged Care and resident rights and responsibilities.
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and assistance with activities of daily living.
• Assist residents in daily routines and lifestyle choices.
• Support residents in a safe, respectful and engaged manner.
• Work as a household team member under supervision.
• Contribute to quality and sustainable health services in line with our ethos.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Follow care plan

Aged care knowledge

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

Reconciliation Action Plan

Job Description:

As one of our Personal Care Assistant (Living Support Partners) you will be part of an experienced, engaged and dedicated team that is committed to creating a welcoming, professional and caring environment for the residents of St Vincent’s Care Mitchelton. Living Support Partners provide direct care and assistance to resident with all activities of daily living. They partner with residents to support their daily routine, lifestyle and choices and ensure they feel safe, valued, respected and engaged. This position is to work as an effective household member and is supervised, providing care for residents in a specific household. They are responsible for assisting and supporting their wellbeing through professional, caring and efficient execution of required duties.
All positions contribute to the provision of quality and sustainable health services within the ethos of the philosophy, mission, values and ethics of St Vincent’s Health Australia.

What’s on your CV is important, but what’s in your heart matters more.
Because at St Vincent’s,kindness works for us.

Things that work for us:

• Certificate III in Individual Support or similar qualification is essential

• Demonstrates good availability across AM, PM and night shifts, with potential to transition to a permanent part-time position in the near future, working a minimum of three weekdays per week.

• Experience in an aged care environment and memory support units (dementia support)

• Personal care provision that is consistent with the mission and philosophy of our organisation

• High level of customer service skills

• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills

• Ability to follow directives as per care plan

• Understanding of Aged Care and resident rights and responsibilities

• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
  

Things that work for you:

• Competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum

• Opportunity to work for the nation’s largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision

• Friendly team environment with a great community care spirit

• Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service

• No cost uniforms and training

• Free annual flu vaccination

• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families

• Access to the Fitness Passport (FP)
  

Why become part of the St Vincent’s Care family?

Because you’re like us, you believe that every act of kindness makes the world a better place. Better for everyone who lives in the 20+ facilities and locations we operate in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Better for all our staff and employees, who work tirelessly to provide the highest levels of care and quality of life for our clients. And better support for the local communities we play an important role in and continue to support.

At St Vincent’s we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the important of creating a work environment that is welcome, safe, fair and impartial and invite people from all backgrounds to join our caring family.

Reconciliation Action Plan

As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visithttp://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at***************@svha.org.au

Respectfully no agencies please

Closing Date:
30 October 2026 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at ***************@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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