Personal Care Assistant

Villa del Sole; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Villa Del Sole is seeking compassionate and dedicated Personal Care Assistants to join our aged and disability support team in Glenroy, VIC. This casual position offers flexible working arrangements to suit your availability.

You will provide essential personal care and assistance to elderly residents, helping them maintain independence and dignity. Essential qualifications include a Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (Ageing) and demonstrated experience in residential aged care.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to provide personal care including bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting.
• Excellent personal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team to support residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting support.
• Assist with mobility and transfers using appropriate techniques and equipment.
• Support with meal preparation and feeding as required.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment including light housekeeping and laundry.
• Monitor health and wellbeing and report concerns to supervisors.
• Build positive relationships with residents with dignity and respect.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation as required.
• Adhere to health, safety and infection control procedures.
• Support residents with activities of daily living and social engagement.

Skills

Personal care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Cert III in Individual Support (Ageing)

Cert IV in Individual Support

Job description

About the role

Villa Del Sole is seeking compassionate and dedicated Personal Care Assistants to join our aged and disability support team in Glenroy, VIC. This is a casual position that offers flexible working arrangements to suit your availability. As a Personal Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our residents by providing essential personal care and assistance to elderly individuals. Your work will directly improve the quality of life for our clients, helping them maintain their independence and dignity whilst living in their own homes or our facilities.

Key responsibilities

• Providing personal care assistance including bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting support to clients

• Assisting with mobility and transfers, using appropriate manual handling techniques and equipment

• Supporting clients with meal preparation and feeding as required

• Maintaining a clean and safe environment for clients, including light housekeeping and laundry duties

• Monitoring client health and wellbeing, reporting any concerns to supervisors or care coordinators

• Building positive relationships with clients and treating them with respect, dignity and compassion

• Maintaining accurate records and documentation as required

• Adhering to all health, safety and infection control procedures

• Supporting clients with activities of daily living and social engagement where appropriate.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working in residential aged care is essential.

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent.

• Excellent personal care and communication skills.

• Understanding of residents' individual needs and preferences.

• Ability to work effectively within a team.

• Compassionate, patient and respectful attitude.

• Reliable, flexible and committed to quality care.

Desirable

• Italian-speaking candidates are highly preferred, as we value the ability to communicate with and support our Italian-speaking residents.

• An understanding and appreciation of Italian culture and traditions.

• The opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents.

What we offer

Villa Del Sole is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where our staff feel valued and respected. As a casual employee, you will benefit from flexible working arrangements that allow you to balance work with other commitments. We offer competitive hourly rates and the opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives. Our team is dedicated to providing ongoing support and guidance, and we foster a collaborative environment where your contributions are recognised and appreciated. We also provide access to training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression within the aged and disability support sector.

About us

Villa Del Sole is a trusted provider of aged and disability support services in the Glenroy community. We are dedicated to delivering person-centred care that respects the dignity, independence and rights of every individual we support. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for elderly and disabled members of our community through compassionate, professional and high-quality care services. We value integrity, respect, compassion and excellence in everything we do. Villa Del Sole is an excellent place to work if you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable people.