Personal Care Assistant - Surry Hills

Catholic Healthcare Limited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 43,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit tax benefits

Fitness Passport discounted gym

Paid Parental leave

Long Service leave after 5 years

Extra leave for Enterprise Agreement

40+ locations across NSW and QLD

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare in Surry Hills is seeking Personal Care Assistants for casual/part-time shifts (AM, PM and Night). You will provide compassionate personal care and assist with daily activities to help residents feel at home.

Join a dedicated team, work with the clinical staff to follow care plans, maintain documentation, and contribute to residents’ wellbeing. A Certificate 3 in Aged Care is required, with willingness to obtain Police Check and NDIS clearance.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Willingness to apply for 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.
• Working with clinical team members to ensure care plans are followed.
• Maintaining documentation and working as part of a team to ensure our residents’ health and wellbeing are optimised.
• Providing high quality service to families and the community.

Skills

Compassionate care

Good communication

Team player

Workplace safety

Education

Certificate 3 in Aged Care

Job description

• Location - Surry Hills
• Casual / part time (AM, PM and Night shifts)
• Pay rate – $38 per hour + superannuation
• Not for profit employer, so you pay less tax!

Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare! We have more than 30 years of service in care and we now have over 6,000 employees working with us. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities.

We are looking for Personal Care Assistants to join our team at Surry Hills. We offer a variety of shifts including morning, afternoon, and night shifts across the week. As part of a dedicated team who work hard to create a safe, home-like environment you’ll be responsible for:

• 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 our residents’ health and wellbeing are 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

We know you have many choices of employer - choose Catholic Healthcare where you can make a positive impact and be well rewarded.