Personal Care Assistant

Mecwacare; Greater Bendigo; Sur place; AUD 34 000 - 44 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Not-for-Profit salary packaging

Private health insurance discounts

Flair benefits platform

Employee Assistance Program

Board Scholarships

Work-life balance

Résumé du poste

Mecwacare Flora Hill in Bendigo is seeking experienced Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) to join our team on AM, PM and Night shifts at our 62-bed aged care home. Permanent part-time roles are available, located in Flora Hill, Bendigo.

You will deliver high-quality, compassionate care to residents and support a safe, homelike environment. Join a Not-for-Profit organisation that values work-life balance, offers salary packaging benefits, private health discounts, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Qualifications

• Requires Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant aged care experience.
• Ability to mentor and support other carers.

Responsabilités

• Provide high-quality personal care to residents in a 62-bed aged care home.
• Support residents' dignity, comfort and wellbeing.
• Follow individual care plans and document care delivered.
• Maintain confidentiality and contribute to a safe, homelike environment.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Formation

Certificate III in Aged Care/Individual Support

Description du poste

mecwacare is seeking experienced Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) to join our dedicated team at mecwacare Flora Hill, our 62-bed aged care home in Bendigo. Multiple positions are available across AM, PM and Night shifts.

In this rewarding role, you’ll deliver high-quality, compassionate care that supports the dignity, comfort and wellbeing of our residents in a modern, state-of-the-art aged care home.

You’ll join a supportive and welcoming team where your skills and experience help create a safe, inclusive and homelike environment for everyone who lives here.

• Enjoy Not-For-Profit salary packaging benefits that can help increase your take-home pay
• Save on private health insurance with exclusive Medibank employee discounts
• Access discounts at hundreds of retailers through our Flair benefits platform
• Access our Employee Assistance Program for extra support when you need it
• Be recognised through Board Scholarships and Employee Awards that celebrate the great work of our people
• Be part of an organisation that genuinely values work-life balance
• Work alongside like-minded people who are passionate about making a difference

mecwacare is seeking experienced Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) to join our dedicated team at mecwacare Flora Hill, our 62-bed aged care home in Bendigo. Multiple positions are available across AM, PM and Night shifts.

In this rewarding role, you’ll deliver high-quality, compassionate care that supports the dignity, comfort and wellbeing of our residents in a modern, state-of-the-art aged care home.

You’ll join a supportive and welcoming team where your skills and experience help create a safe, inclusive and homelike environment for everyone who lives here.

Why join us:

• Enjoy Not-For-Profit salary packaging benefits that can help increase your take-home pay
• Save on private health insurance with exclusive Medibank employee discounts
• Access discounts at hundreds of retailers through our Flair benefits platform
• Access our Employee Assistance Program for extra support when you need it
• Be recognised through Board Scholarships and Employee Awards that celebrate the great work of our people
• Be part of an organisation that genuinely values work-life balance
• Work alongside like-minded people who are passionate about making a difference

About the role:

• Located in Flora Hill, approximately 5 minutes by car or 7 minutes by public transport from Bendigo Railway Station.
• Permanent Part-time opportunities available
• Work from our Mont Albert north location and support a valued local community
• Monday to Sunday across AM, PM and Night shifts

What you bring:

• A minimum Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support, or a relevant Certificate III/IV qualification.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in an aged care home, ideally with proven skills in mentoring and supporting other carers.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with older people and their families.
• The ability to understand and follow individual client care plans.
• Sound problem-solving skills and the judgement to know when to elevate issues to a supervisor.
• Proven time management and multi-tasking abilities.
• A proactive, dedicated approach to delivering best-practice care.
• A strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Flexibility to adapt to workplace demands and a collaborative team spirit.

About us:

MecwaCare is a leading not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting Victorians for more than 65 years.

We began with a simple belief that older people in our community deserve care, dignity and a place to belong. Founded by a group of neighbourhood volunteers in 1959, we continue to build on that same spirit of connection and care.

Today, we are privileged to support 20,000 Victorians through our residential aged care homes, retirement villages, home care and community services.

Our people are what makes us who we are, and we proudly represent more than 70 nationalities across our workforce of more than 4,300 employees and 500 volunteers.

As a purpose led organisation, we reinvest in our services to strengthen, grow and innovate, ensuring we continue to put people first, today and for generations to come.

All successful candidates must be willing to undergo and pass a National Police Check and other relevant compliance checks.

Additional information

• Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging Options - Increase your take home Pay
• Permanent Part-time Positions | AM PM Night shifts
• Bendigo Location | Aged care Industry