Personal care assistant

Mareeba Aged Care; Sale; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits up to $15,?0

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Job summary

Respect Wattleglen in Sale, VIC 3850 is seeking a Casual Personal Care Assistant. You will support residents with personal care, mobility, meals, and daily activities within a compassionate, person-centred approach. Join a supportive team dedicated to dignity and quality of life for older Australians.

Work with nurses and care staff to maintain residents’ independence and wellbeing. Casual hours offer flexibility to suit your lifestyle, with not-for-profit salary packaging benefits available.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent.
• Desirable: experience in aged care or similar settings.
• Desirable: current police check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including showering, dressing and grooming.
• Assist with mobility and safe manual handling.
• Aid meals, hydration and daily living activities.
• Build meaningful relationships with residents and families.
• Observe and report changes in health and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with nurses and wider care team to deliver care.
• Follow individual care plans and maintain documentation.
• Encourage resident participation in activities and independence.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Shift flexibility

Person-centred care

Education

Certificate III/IV in Individual Support (Ageing)

Job description

Personal Care Assistant (Casual) | Wattleglen, Sale VIC 3850

Make a difference at Wattleglen!

Are you a Personal Care Assistant looking for a flexible opportunity where you can make a genuine difference in the lives of older people?

Join the team at Respect Wattleglen in Sale, VIC 3850 as a Casual Personal Care Assistant and become part of a supportive team where your compassion, skills, and commitment to quality care are valued.

Whether you’re an experienced aged care worker or looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Respect?

At Respect, we believe everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect. As a Personal Care Assistant, you’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents while supporting their wellbeing, independence, and quality of life.

At Wattleglen, you’ll work alongside a dedicated team to create a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment where residents feel at home.

You’ll Enjoy:

• Casual employment with flexibility to suit your lifestyle
• A supportive and friendly local team
• Meaningful relationships with residents and their families
• Learning, development, and career growth opportunities
• Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits
• The opportunity to work within a respected aged care provider in the Sale community

About the Role

As a Casual Personal Care Assistant at Wattleglen, you will play an important role in supporting our residents to live a life well-lived through compassionate, person-centred care.

Working closely with our nurses and wider care team, you’ll provide practical and emotional support while helping residents maintain their dignity, independence, and wellbeing.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities Will Include:

• Providing personal care including assistance with showering, dressing, and grooming
• Supporting residents with mobility and safe manual handling
• Assisting with meals, hydration, and daily living activities
• Building meaningful relationships with residents and their families
• Observing and reporting changes in residents’ health and wellbeing
• Working collaboratively with nurses and the wider care team
• Following individual care plans and maintaining accurate documentation
• Supporting residents to participate in activities and maintain their independence

About Respect

Respect is a proud not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting older Australians since 1922.

We believe everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect. Today, Respect supports thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New South Wales, and Tasmania through residential aged care, home care, retirement living, and independent living communities.

About You

We’re looking for a Personal Care Assistant who is compassionate, reliable, and passionate about supporting older people to live their best lives.

To Be Considered, You Will Have:

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent
• Previous experience in aged care or a similar role is desirable
• A genuine passion for providing quality care to older people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive, team-focused attitude
• The ability to work across a variety of shifts
• An understanding of person-centred care
• Current National Police Certificate or the ability to obtain one
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check or the ability to obtain one

Ready to Make a Difference?