Personal Care Assistant

Recruit Shop Pty Ltd; City of Greater Dandenong; Hybrid; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A Victorian-based not-for-profit welfare organization is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Assistant to join their team in Dandenong. The role offers a supportive environment for residents aged over 50 and emphasizes dignity, independence, and inclusion. Competitive pay rates are available, along with flexible work arrangements on a casual basis.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to social justice and inclusion.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Prior experience in aged care or community/home care.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care including hygiene and grooming.
• Observe and report changes in residents’ health.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals for residents’ wellbeing.

Skills

Commitment to social justice

Collaborative work

Compassion

Excellent communication

Proactive approach to care

Education

Certificate III/IV in Aged Care/Individual Support

Job description

Be part of a community that empowers residents to live life on their terms. Competitive pay rates: $35.63 - $39.93/hr depending on qualifications and experience + 25% casual loading. Casual Basis – allowing for flexibility. Based at our Eunice Seddon Residential Aged Care Home in Dandenong (VIC).

About us

Wintringham is a specialised non-religious not-for-profit welfare organisation. We are committed to providing older people who are at risk or have experienced homelessness with a range of high-quality care, housing and services. We employ more than 1,000 staff across Victoria and Tasmania. Eunice Seddon Home, located in Dandenong, offers affordable, high-quality accommodation to people aged 50 years and over. We provide a safe, flexible, and caring family-style environment, which allows residents to maintain their chosen lifestyles, habits and activities and to be as independent as they choose to be.

Your new role

We are currently seeking a compassionate Personal Care Assistant to join our friendly and dynamic team at Eunice Seddon Residential Aged Care Home on a Casual basis. This role is ideal for someone who believes in dignity for all, values inclusion, and wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people—especially those who have experienced disadvantage or housing insecurity. Your fortnightly roster will be determined by ad-hoc opportunities to offer relief to the team, with flexibility to support residents when they need it most.

Your responsibilities and duties will include:

• Supporting residents with personal care including hygiene, dressing, grooming, and other daily living activities—always with respect and empathy.
• Observing and reporting changes in residents’ behaviour or physical condition to ensure timely and appropriate care.
• Liaising with medical practitioners, pharmacists, and health services to advocate for residents’ health and wellbeing.
• Assisting in the implementation of cigarette and alcohol programs, supporting residents’ autonomy while promoting safety.
• Maintaining accurate documentation and contributing to a culture of transparency and continuous improvement.

We are looking for candidates with the following:

• A strong commitment to social justice, inclusion, and person-centred care.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently, with initiative and compassion.
• Certificate III/IV in Aged Care/Individual Support.
• Prior experience in housing & homelessness support, aged care, welfare, disability support, mental health, or community/home care.
• A keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to care.
• Excellent communication skills and a friendly, non-judgmental attitude.
• A genuine desire to enhance or maintain residents’ independence and lifestyle choices.

Applications close on Wednesday 15th of October 2025 at 5pm. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences. Successful applicants may be required to undergo a NDIS Worker Screening Check and Police Records check.

Wintringham is a Victorian-based not-for-profit welfare company specialising in the housing and care of older people who are homeless or vulnerable to homelessness.