Health Care Worker-PCA

Bayside Health; Koo Wee Rup; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Employee Assistance Program (Converge)

Job summary

Bayside Health in Koo Wee Rup is seeking a Health Care Worker - PCA to support Registered Nurses with personal care and indirect duties in our community-based facility. The role emphasizes dignity, diversity, and high-quality care across shifts, with documentation aligned to professional and legal standards.

You will join a collaborative team, complete tasks from senior staff, and contribute to positive client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Aging and Disability) required.
• Current Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check required.
• Experience in Residential Aged Care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Registered and Enrolled Nurses with direct and indirect care duties.
• Provide personal care while maintaining client dignity and diversity.
• Follow shift-based duty lists and document care accurately.
• Maintain professional boundaries in nurse–resident relationships.
• Ensure documentation is completed in line with standards and abbreviations rules.
• Support delivery of safe, respectful, high-quality care.
• Promote non-prejudicial, quality client care for all residents.
• Undertake reasonable tasks requested by senior nursing staff.

Skills

Certificate III in IS

Police Check

NDIS Worker Screening

Residential Aged Care

Problem Solving

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Aging & Disability)

Job description

Position Title: Health Care Worker - PCA - Multiple Positions Available

Location: Koo Wee Rup

Classification: IN37-IN38 Dependent on experience

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.

Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

Position Description:

https://www.baysidehealth.org.au/files/documents/careers/PD-PCA-095_Healthcare_Worker_%28PCA%29.pdf

The Team & Role

Position Summary

This position supports the delivery of safe, respectful, and high‑quality care by assisting Registered and Enrolled Nurses with both direct and indirect care duties as directed. The role involves providing personal care in a manner that maintains client dignity, respects diversity, and promotes equitable care without prejudice, while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries at all times. The position requires adherence to shift‑based duty lists, completion of reasonable tasks requested by senior nursing staff, and accurate, timely documentation in line with professional, organisational, and legal standards. Through professionalism, cultural awareness, and teamwork, this role contributes to positive client outcomes and the overall quality of care delivery.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Assists Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses with care provision and indirect care duties as directed.
• Is aware of the diverse needs of all clients, and understanding the importance of diversity in health care.
• Promotes and upholds the provision of quality client care for all people without prejudice.
• Undertakes personal care duties in a manner which assures respect and dignity at all times.
• Recognises and maintaining professional boundaries of the Health Care Worker– resident relationship.
• Ensures compliance with shift-based duty lists.
• Undertakes any reasonable task that is requested of you by NUM or senior nurses.
• Ensures that all documentation is completed in a professional and timely manner and conforms to established professional, organisational and legal standards including those governing the use of abbreviations.

Skills & Experience Required

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) -CHC33015 or equivalent.
• Current Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Experience in Residential Aged Care.
• Step into state-of-the-art facilities
• Take advantage of free onsite parking
• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
• Feel supported with our Employee Assistance Program (Converge)
• Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders

The role ceases advertising on 23/11/2026

Additional Information

Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.