Personal Care Assistant

Respect Group; Lithgow City Council; Hybrid; AUD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and entitlements

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Casual flexibility

Supportive team environment

Learning and development opportunities

Meaningful work in aged care

Job summary

Respect Group is seeking casual Personal Care Assistants to join Cooinda in Lithgow, NSW. You will support residents with personal care, mobility, meals and daily activities in a caring, person-centred environment.

You'll work with a supportive care team, promoting independence, dignity and wellbeing, and liaising with the clinical team to ensure safe, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Certificate III qualification in Individual Support, Aged Care or equivalent.
• Previous experience in residential aged care is highly regarded.
• Genuine interest in providing quality care to older Australians.
• Ability to assist residents with personal care and daily living activities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient and respectful approach to resident care.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and work as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work across a range of shifts.
• Current National Police Certificate.
• Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care, mobility, meals and daily activities.
• Promote independence, dignity and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure safe and compassionate care.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support / Aged Care

Job description

Personal Care Assistant - Casual | Cooinda, Lithgow NSW

About the Role

We are looking for casual Personal Care Assistants to join the team at Cooinda in Lithgow. This role focuses on providing quality, person-centred care and supporting residents with their daily living needs in a welcoming aged care environment.

You will work as part of a supportive care team, assisting residents with personal care, mobility, meals and daily activities while promoting their independence, dignity and wellbeing. You will also work closely with the clinical team to ensure residents receive safe and compassionate care.

Why Lithgow?

Cooinda is located in Lithgow, a welcoming regional town in New South Wales surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes and close to the Blue Mountains. The area offers a relaxed lifestyle, local cafes, parks and convenient amenities, making it a great place to work and live.

About Respect

Respect is the largest aged care provider in regional areas across Australia. We are a not-for-profit organisation focused on providing quality care to residents and supportive workplaces for employees.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and entitlements.
• Not-for-profit salary packaging.
• Casual flexibility.
• Supportive team environment.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Meaningful work in aged care.

About You

• Relevant Certificate III qualification in Individual Support, Aged Care or equivalent.
• Previous experience in residential aged care highly regarded.
• Genuine interest in providing quality care to older Australians.
• Ability to assist residents with personal care and daily living activities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient and respectful approach to resident care.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and work as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work across a range of shifts.
• Current National Police Certificate.
• Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check.