Personal Care Assistant - Macquarie Care Centre Bathurst

Catholic Healthcare; Bathurst Regional Council; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused healthcare provider in Bathurst is seeking Personal Care Assistants. The role includes assisting the elderly with personal care and daily tasks while ensuring their health and wellbeing. A Certificate 3 in Aged Care is essential, and candidates should possess good communication skills and a passion for care. The position offers competitive pay and various benefits, including not-for-profit tax advantages.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay rate

Not-for-profit tax benefits

Fitness Passport discounted gym benefits

Paid Parental leave

Long Service leave after 5 years

Qualifications

• A kind heart and genuine passion for providing high quality care to the elderly.
• Comfortable interacting with a wide variety of people.
• Willingness to apply for a Police Check and NDIS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care such as showering and dressing.
• Supporting day-to-day tasks such as eating and social activities.
• Maintaining documentation to ensure residents’ health and wellbeing.

Skills

Good communication skills

Reliable team player

Understanding of workplace health and safety

Education

Certificate 3 in Aged Care (or equivalent)

Job description

Catholic Healthcare is hiring Personal Care Assistants to join Macquarie Care, Bathurst. We offer permanent part-time positions with morning, afternoon, and night shifts across the week. Pay rate: 35.05 per hour + superannuation. Not-for-profit employer, so you may benefit from tax advantages.

Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare. We’ve grown to 5,500+ employees and in 2024 we celebrated our 30th year of providing care. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care such as showering and dressing
• Supporting day-to-day tasks such as eating and social activities
• Working with clinical team members to ensure care plans are followed
• Maintaining documentation and working as part of a team to ensure residents’ health and wellbeing is optimised
• Providing high quality service to families and the community

To be successful in this role you’ll need

• A kind heart and genuine passion for providing high quality care to the elderly
• Comfortable interacting with a wide variety of people
• Good communication skills
• A reliable team player
• Understanding of workplace health and safety
• A Certificate 3 in Aged Care (or equivalent)
• Willingness to apply for a Police Check and NDIS clearance

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive hourly pay rate
• Not-for-profit tax benefits so you pay less tax
• Fitness Passport discounted gym benefits
• Paid Parental leave
• Long Service leave after 5 years
• Additional week of leave for Enterprise Agreement shift workers
• 40+ locations across NSW and QLD if you choose to move
• A values-based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds

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 gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.

Apply online now!