Personal Care Assistant - Unanderra

Catholic Healthcare Limited; Unanderra; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Not-for-profit tax benefits

Fitness Passport

Paid Parental leave

Long Service leave (5 years)

Extra leave for EA shifts

40+ locations across NSW and QLD

Values-based organisation

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare Limited in Unanderra is seeking Personal Care Assistants to join our team on a casual basis with night shifts. You will support residents with personal care, meals, daily activities, and work with our clinical team to follow care plans.

We offer a competitive hourly pay rate ($38 per hour) plus casual loading and superannuation. A Certificate 3 in Aged Care and eligibility for Police Check/NDIS clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Kind heart and genuine passion for providing high quality care to the elderly.
• Good communication skills with a wide range of people.
• Reliable team player with understanding of workplace health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care such as showering and dressing.
• Supporting day-to-day tasks including eating and social activities.
• Collaborating with clinical team to follow care plans.
• Maintaining documentation and contributing to residents’ health and wellbeing.

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Team player

Health and safety awareness

Education

Certificate 3 in Aged Care

Job description

Discover a career where care goes both ways!

• Location - Unanderra
• Casual position - Must be willing to do night duty
• Pay rate – $38 per hour + superannuation + casual
• Not for profit employer, so you pay less tax!

Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare! We have been caring for people for more than 30 years and have grown to employ over 6000 caring employees. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities.

Responsibilities

We are looking for Personal Care Assistants to join our team at Villa Maria Unanderra. 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.

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.