Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

Havilah Aged Care; Maryborough; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Staff rewards program

Job summary

Havilah Aged Care invites passionate individuals to join our Maryborough team as Personal Care Assistants. We value compassionate care, quality communication, and a commitment to residents’ wellbeing across our Maryborough sites in Central Victoria.

Successful applicants will have a Certificate III/IV in Individual Support, be prepared for police checks and vaccination requirements, and enjoy a supportive, collaborative workplace with opportunities for career growth and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Current Certificate III or IV in individual support or equivalent.
• Current Police Check, or willingness to obtain one.
• Current Flu/Covid Vaccination.
• Have a passion for Aged Care.
• Professional manner and great attitude.
• Compliance to OHS and Aged Care legislation.
• Enjoy working in a team environment and can prioritise workload.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Evidence of right to work in Australia.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Professional demeanor

Organisational skills

Education

Certificate III/IV in Individual Support

Job description

As part of our valued team, there are opportunities for you to work in a great environment with modern up to date equipment and supportive and passionate co-workers. We encourage and support staff in their goals for developing and enriching their career, with on the job training

If you are motivated and enthusiastic with great communication and organisational skills we would love to have you on our team.

We provide a supportive work environment, opportunity to progress your career, salary packaging and a generous staff reward program.

Havilah Hostel inc is situated in Maryborough Central Victoria. We operate over 3 sites, Harkness Street with 110 residential aged care places and 9 independent living units. Havilah on Palmerston Street with 30 residential care places and 44 independent living units and the newly built Terrace with 24 residential care places.

Our ideal applicant would have a passion for aged care and a desire to implement best practice guidelines to support the elderly live a happy and healthy life.

To be successful in the role of Personal Care Assistant you will have:

• Current Certificate III or IV in individual support or equivalent
• Current Police Check, or acknowledge that a police clearance will need to be obtained
• Current Flu/Covid Vaccination
• Have a passion for Aged Care
• Have a professional manner and great attitude
• Compliance to OHS and Aged Care legislation
• Enjoy working in a team environment and can prioritize workload
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Evidence of right to work in Australia

Applications close: 16th August 202