Personal Care and Activities Assistant

Juniper Aged Care; City Of Stirling; Presencial; AUD 49.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health Insurance discounts

Juniperks platform access

Competitive hourly remuneration 12% (S

Descripción de la vacante

Juniper Chrystal Halliday in Karrinyup, WA is seeking a Personal Care and Activities Assistant to support residents with daily living, social engagement, and wellbeing, blending personal care with meaningful activities that enhance quality of life.

You will need a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home & Community), current First Aid & CPR, and the ability to plan and deliver activities; commitment to compassion, patience, and cultural sensitivity is essential.

Formación

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home & Community) or equivalent.
• Current First Aid & CPR certificate.
• Ability to plan, deliver, and adapt activities to support wellbeing.
• Experience providing personal care in aged care, disability, or community settings.

Responsabilidades

• Provide personal care including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting and mobility.
• Support residents to participate in social, recreational, and wellness activities.
• Facilitate engaging group and one-on-one activities tailored to resident interests.
• Assist with transport and mobility to and from activities if required.
• Monitor and report health, wellbeing or behaviour changes to clinical staff.
• Maintain accurate documentation and care/activity records.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Patience

Dementia awareness

Educación

Certificate III in Independent Support

Descripción del empleo

About Juniper

At Juniper, Best Care and Services is at the heart of everything we do. It’s about putting people first, recognising individuality, supporting safety and wellbeing, building meaningful connections and delivering care that makes a difference for our customers.

As one of Western Australia’s largest local aged care providers, we provide care, accommodation and support services to older Western Australians across the state. Whatever your role, you’ll contribute to bringing Best Care and Services to life, helping ensure our customers receive care and support that truly matters.

About The Role

Juniper Chrystal Halliday, located in Karrinyup, is seeking a Personal Care and Activities Assistant (PCAA) to join our supportive residential aged care team and help deliver meaningful, person-centred care to our residents.

In this role, you will support residents with their daily living needs, social engagement, and overall wellbeing, combining personal care with meaningful activities that enhance quality of life. You will help create a welcoming and supportive environment where residents feel valued, respected, and able to live with dignity and purpose.

This role is ideal for someone with empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for aged care, who enjoys building relationships and making a positive difference in people’s lives every day.

The successful candidate will be required to have availability through the week to cover planned and unplanned leave.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, mobility, and meal assistance
• Support residents to participate in social, recreational, and wellness activities
• Facilitate engaging group and one-on-one activities tailored to customer interests and abilities
• Assist with transport and mobility to and from activities (if required)
• Monitor and report any changes in health, wellbeing, or behaviour to clinical staff
• Maintain accurate documentation and care/activity records
• Promote dignity, independence, and respect in all interactions
• Work collaboratively with the care team, families, and allied health professionals

Key Requirements

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home & Community) or equivalent qualification
• Current First Aid & CPR certificate
• Manual handling and infection control training
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including with people living with dementia
• Experience providing personal care in aged care, disability, or community settings
• Ability to plan, deliver, and adapt activities to support physical, social, and emotional wellbeing
• Compassion, patience, and cultural sensitivity

What's On Offer

• Attractive remuneration from $35.44 up to $36.55 per hour, plus 12% superannuation
• Non-profit values driven Western Australian aged care provider
• All employees have access to Juniperks an online platform that unlocks exclusive retail discounts, employee perks, wellness initiatives and peer acknowledgement
• Health Insurance discounts