Personal Care Assistant

St Vincent's Health Australia; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary packaging

Novated leasing

Meals and Entertainment card

Free annual flu vaccination

Fitness Passport access

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

St Vincent’s Care Services Eltham is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to join a compassionate team in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. You will help residents with daily activities, personal care and social engagement in a welcoming environment.

The role emphasizes kindness, dignity and a person-centered approach, with training, uniforms and a supportive team. Previous aged care experience and Certificate III qualifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in aged care and supporting residents with dignity and respect.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow directed care plans and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with grooming, showering, mobility, meals and toileting.
• Support social activities to enhance wellbeing and quality of life.
• Follow individual care plans and report changes to the team.
• Maintain a welcoming, professional and supportive care environment.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Follow care plans

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support / Certificate III Aged Care

Job description

Personal Care Assistant# Careers## Personal Care AssistantApply: VIC - Melbourne, Northern Suburbs: Casual: Posted Today: End Date: November 7, 2026 (16 days left to apply): JR152037## Job Description:## Job Description:## We are looking for a special kind of person – a St Vincent’s kind of person. Someone who puts compassion, connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do.As a Personal Care Assistant, you’ll be part of an experienced, engaged and dedicated team helping to create a welcoming, professional and supportive care experience for the residents of St Vincent's Care Service, **Eltham**.St Vincent’s Care Services **Eltham** is just 20 kilometres north-east of Melbourne’s city centre and is well known for its vast amount of green space. We provide a welcoming and inclusive community where our residents enjoy the comfort of a relaxed lifestyle. What’s on your CV is important, but what’s in your heart matters more. Because at St Vincent’s, **kindness works for us.****Casual position available - strong shift availability is essential** **Things that work for us:*** Certificate III in Individual Support / Certificate III Aged Care or similar qualification is essential.* Experience in an aged care environment.* Personal care provision that is consistent with the mission and philosophy of our organisation.* Experience providing services and activities centred around client needs including grooming, showering, mobility, meals, toileting, social activities.* High level of customer service skills.* Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.* Ability to follow directives as per care plan.* Understanding of Aged Care and resident rights and responsibilities.* Vaccinated (and maintain up-to-date vaccinations) against Influenza and Covid-19.* National Police Certificate.* NDIS Worker Screening Check may be a requirement of this role. **Things that work for you:*** Competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum.* Opportunity to work for the nation’s largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision.* Friendly team environment with a great community care spirit.* Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service.* No cost uniforms and training.* Free annual flu vaccination.* Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families.* Access to the Fitness Passport (FP). **Why become part of the St Vincent’s Care family?**Because you’re like us, you believe that every act of kindness makes the world a better place. Better for everyone who lives in the 20+ facilities and locations we operate in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Better for all our staff and employees, who work tirelessly to provide the highest levels of care and quality of life for our clients. And better support for the local communities we play an important role in and continue to support. For more than 175 years, St Vincent’s Care Services (SVCS) has been a leading Catholic provider of Aged Care Services in Australia and the legacy of compassion, justice, integrity and excellence entrusted to us by the Sisters of Charity and their Founder Mary Aitkenhead continues to inspire our work today.Our spiritual and hospital-based heritage has taught us that wellness is about more than medical needs. It’s about building a true partnership around trust and respect. That’s why we take a person-centred approach – delivering holistic, individual care that achieves wellbeing for mind, body and spirit. At St Vincent’s we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the important of creating a work environment that is welcome, safe, fair and impartial and invite people from all backgrounds to join our caring family. **Reconciliation Action Plan**St Vincent’s Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s unique perspectives, knowledge, and cultural. We strive to achieve better physical, mental, and spiritual health outcomes through continued connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We understand the need to effectively engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to influence decision making at all levels and to create opportunity through sustainable and culturally safe employment. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliationor get in contact at [e-mail] **Interested?**Apply today! **No agencies please.**## Closing Date:6 November 2026 11:59pm