Personal Care Assistant

Sensible-Care-1; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate $44–$45

Flexible casual work

Meaningful difference through care

Job summary

Sensible Care is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to support a client in Toorak, Victoria. The role involves personal care, mobility support, companionship, and light domestic tasks in the client's home, following a care plan and documentation procedures.

This casual position offers flexible shifts with competitive pay and the chance to make a meaningful difference in someone's daily life, while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care, aged care, disability or community care.
• Qualification in Individual Support or Aged Care.
• Experience delivering home-based care.
• Own reliable transport and WWCC.
• Police Check and First Aid/ CPR up to date.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, including showering, grooming, dressing.
• Support safe mobility and transfers using mobility aids.
• Assist with daily routines and meal-related needs.
• Provide companionship and encourage independence.
• Perform light domestic duties, including tidying and cleaning.

Skills

Personal care

Aged care

Disability support

Community care

Independent work

English communication

Education

Individual Support qualification

Job description

Casual Temporary Associate

Posted 14 Oct 2026

Description

Casual Personal Care Assistant (PCA) | Toorak, VIC

About the Role

Sensible Care is looking for a caring, reliable, and experienced Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to support a client in Toorak, Victoria.

This role involves providing personalised personal care, mobility assistance, companionship, and light Domestic Assistance (DA) in the client's home. We are looking for someone who respects the client's preferences, promotes independence, and provides safe, compassionate support.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assist with personal care, including showering, grooming, dressing, and other daily hygiene needs.
• Support safe mobility and transfers using appropriate mobility aids.
• Assist with simple daily routines and meal-related needs.
• Provide companionship and encourage independence.
• Perform light domestic duties, including general tidying, cleaning, and maintaining a safe, uncluttered home environment.
• Follow the client's care plan and individual support requirements.
• Report falls, incidents, or changes in the client's condition promptly and in line with reporting procedures.
• Complete required documentation and follow health, safety, and infection-control procedures.

About You

• Previous experience in personal care, aged care, disability support, or community care.
• Relevant Individual Support, Aged Care, or equivalent qualification.
• Experience providing personal care and light domestic support in clients' homes.
• Caring, patient, reliable, and respectful of client preferences.
• Good English communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while following care plans and instructions.
• Reliable vehicle with comprehensive car insurance.
• Current Police Check and Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates, or willingness to meet the required certification requirements.

Why Join Sensible Care?

• Competitive hourly rate of $44–$45.
• Flexible casual work.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference through personalised care and support.