Personal Care Assistant (Aged Care)

Carinya Lodge; Korumburra; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Employee assistance program

Salary packaging benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Carinya Lodge Homes Inc' is seeking experienced Personal Care Assistants to fill permanent shifts at our 60-bed aged care facility in Korumburra, VIC. You will support residents with daily living activities, monitor health, and provide compassionate, high-quality care.

The role emphasizes teamwork with nursing staff, adherence to strengthened aged care standards, and a supportive, not-for-profit workplace culture. Police check and WWC clearance are required or be willing to obtain.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care to elderly individuals
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with care team and residents' families
• Commitment to safety and quality aged care standards
• Current police check and working with children check (or willingness to obtain)

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility)
• Monitor health and wellbeing and report any changes
• Provide companionship and engage residents in activities
• Maintain accurate care records and documentation
• Deliver professional, compassionate care meeting aged care standards

Skills

Aged care

Personal care

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

Due to an increase in care hours, Carinya Lodge is seeking experienced PCAs to help fill a variety of shifts in permanent roles. Don't miss this opportunity to join the Carinya family and experience real job satisfaction in a secure and on-going role providing first class care for local people.

About Carinya

At Carinya Lodge our journey began with a noble mission: to provide homes for widows of the war. Over the years, we've transformed into a registered Not-for-Profit Organisation and Charity, who own and manage a 60 Bed Residential Aged Care Facility and Retirement Village dedicated to serving our community.

Carinya's values of Belonging, Quality Care, Respect and Community Connection underpin our mission to provide quality care services to our local community.

Come and join the Carinya Family!

What you'll be doing

• Assisting residents with their daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming and mobilising
• Monitoring residents' health and wellbeing, and working with the broader care to report and document changes in residents' health status
• Providing companionship and engaging residents in social activities and therapeutic programs
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation related to residents' care
• Providing professional and compassionate care that meets the high standards required by Carinya and the strengthened aged care standards

What we're looking for

• Relevant qualifications in aged care or personal care, such as a Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience in providing personal care to elderly individuals, preferably in a residential setting, and exceptional attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with residents, their families and the broader care team
• Compassionate and empathetic nature, with a genuine commitment to promoting the wellbeing of, and advocating for our residents
• A strong commitment to safety, quality and the strengthened Aged Care standards
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and communicate with nursing staff to achieve the best possible outcomes for your residents
• Current police check and working with children check (or willingness to obtain)

What we offer

At Carinya Lodge Homes Inc', we are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment for our employees. We offer:

• competitive remuneration,
• state of the art HR management, training and rostering systems that will keep you involved and take up less of your time
• opportunities for professional development,
• a range of benefits to support your work-life balance,
• salary packaging benefits (subject to eligibility)
• access to our employee assistance program where and when you need it
• an active social club offering functions and activities
• A supportive structure focused on helping you achieve your best professional self

About us

Carinya Lodge Homes Inc' is a not-for-profit organisation that has been providing high-quality aged care services in the Korumburra community for over 30 years. Our mission is to enhance the lives of our residents by delivering personalised, compassionate care in a warm and welcoming environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role.