Personal Care Assistant

Mercy Health; Victoria; Hybrid; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health’s Mercy Place Rosebud is seeking a Casual Personal Care Assistant to deliver resident-focused care using a person-centred approach, aligned with care plans and Aged Care Standards. You will document care accurately and work with the team to provide timely information and support.

The role requires compassion, flexibility, and excellent time management, with at least 1 year of Residential Aged Care experience and qualifications in aged care.

Qualifications

• Excellent time management, organisational and communication skills.
• Compassionate, flexible and positive approach.
• Minimum 1 year experience in Residential Aged Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality resident-focused care in accordance with care plans and policies.
• Document resident care accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with other staff to share information and ensure timely care.

Skills

Time management

Organisation

Communication

Compassionate

Flexibility

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

Certificate IV in Aged Care

Job description

## Personal Care AssistantApply: Onsite: Mercy Place Rosebud: Casual: Posted Today: End Date: November 13, 2026 (28 days left to apply): JR-9773**Employment Type:** Casual**Salary:** As per EBA**Location:** Mercy Place Rosebud**Upload with Application:** Resume, cover letter and relevant qualifications**Contact:** Lina Griffiths, [e-mail]**Where there’s life, there’s Mercy.****Where there’s care, there’s You.** Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be? For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. **At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better.****To do that, we need you.****Join us as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.** **About the opportunity**At Mercy Health, each moment, no matter how small, truly matters - and as a Personal Care Assistant, you’ll make a genuine difference when it’s needed the most.* Provide quality resident-focused care utilising a person-centred approach and in accordance with care plans, Aged Care Standards and policies/procedures of Mercy Health.* Provide accurate and timely documentation relevant to resident care.* Work in consultation with other staff to provide relevant and timely information. **What you’ll bring**You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care. To thrive in this role, you will have:* Excellent time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.* A compassionate, flexible and positive approach.* The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.* Minimum 1 year experience in Residential Aged Care. You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:* Certificate III or IV in Aged Care.* Current police check.* Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders. **Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?**Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.Are you ready to apply for this role? Click Apply nowPlease contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.