Compassionate Personal Care Worker | Flexible Hours

Calvary Care; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging benefits

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training and development pathways

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvary St Francis Retirement Community in Eleebana is seeking a Personal Care Worker to join our casual pool. You will support residents with daily living tasks, personal care, and dignity in a warm, team-focused environment.

The role emphasizes compassionate, person-centred care, dementia-aware practice and the ability to adapt to changing workloads while maintaining safety and quality. Casual opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in individual support or equivalent recognised qualification (essential).
• Experience in dementia support.
• Effective interpersonal communication; both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads.
• Demonstrated flexibility, empathy and patience with the aged person and their needs.

Responsibilities

• Support residents to live the life they choose, allowing them to exercise choice and independence.
• Contribute to the physical, emotional and lifestyle needs of residents through assessment and observation.
• Implement clinical and care interventions as delegated by the Registered Nurse and in the resident’s plan of care.
• Assist residents with personal care and hygiene needs whilst encouraging independence.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Dementia care

Holistic care

Prioritise workloads

Empathy and patience

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

Calvary St Francis Retirement Community in Eleebana is seeking a Personal Care Worker to join our casual pool. You will support residents with daily living tasks, personal care, and dignity in a warm, team-focused environment.

The role emphasizes compassionate, person-centred care, dementia-aware practice and the ability to adapt to changing workloads while maintaining safety and quality. Casual opportunities available.