Personal Care Assistant - Blakeney Lodge

Catholic Healthcare; Tumut; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Tax-saving benefits

Fitness Passport

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Paid parental leave

Extra week of leave

Opportunities across NSW and QLD

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare is seeking Personal Care Assistants at Blakeney Lodge, Tumut. Join our dedicated team to support residents in a safe and home-like environment. You will assist with personal care, daily living activities, and collaborate with our clinical team.

We value kindness and communication in our team members. This role offers competitive pay rates, tax-saving benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, with a focus on creating a positive and inclusive community.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for aged care.
• Reliable and proactive team member.
• Ability to assist clients with medication is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care such as showering and dressing.
• Support daily living activities including meals and social engagement.
• Collaborate with clinical team to follow individual care plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to a positive team culture.
• Provide exceptional service to residents and their families.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Understanding of health and safety

Medication assistance

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

Job description

Discover a career where care goes both ways!

Personal Care Assistants Wanted!

Join Our team at Blakeney Lodge, Tumut

Location: Blakeney Lodge, Tumut

Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time and Casual positions available

Pay Rate: $38 per hour + superannuation

Enjoy not-for-profit salary packaging – pay less tax!

Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare. With over 30 years of service and a growing team of more than 6,000 employees, our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities.

We’re currently seeking warm-hearted and reliable Personal Care Assistants to join our team at Bodington, where we provide a safe, supportive, and home-like environment for our residents.

Your Role Will Include

• Assisting residents with personal care such as showering and dressing
• Supporting daily living activities including meals and social engagement
• Collaborating with our clinical team to follow individual care plans
• Maintaining accurate documentation and contributing to a positive team culture
• Providing exceptional service to residents, their families, and the wider community

What We’re Looking For

• A kind heart and a genuine passion for aged care
• Strong communication skills and a friendly nature
• A team player who is dependable and proactive
• Understanding of workplace health and safety
• A Certificate III in Aged Care (or equivalent)
• Ability to assist clients with medication would be an advantage
• Willingness to undergo a Police Check and NDIS clearance

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive hourly rate + super
• Tax-saving benefits through our not-for-profit status
• Access to Fitness Passport – discounted gym memberships
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Paid parental leave and long service leave after 5 years
• Extra week of leave for Enterprise Agreement shift workers
• Opportunities to transfer across 40+ locations in NSW and QLD
• A values-driven organisation that welcomes people from all backgrounds and beliefs

“At Catholic Healthcare, you’re not just doing a job – you’re making a meaningful difference in people’s lives.”

Catholic Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and dream. We pay our respects to their Indigenous Elders past and present, for they hold the traditions, culture, and hopes of their people as we journey towards reconciliation. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.