Personal Care Assistant

Respect Group Limited; Lithgow City Council; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Casual flexibility

Learning and development opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Respect Group Limited is hiring a Casual Personal Care Assistant at Cooinda in Lithgow, NSW. You will support residents with personal care, mobility, meals and daily activities while promoting independence and wellbeing in a welcoming aged care setting.

You will work with a supportive care team and the clinical staff to ensure safe, compassionate care and a positive resident experience in a regional community.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent.
• Experience in residential aged care preferred.
• National Police Certificate required.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Flexibility

Resident-focused care

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

Personal Care Assistant

Casual | Cooinda, LithgowNSW

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.