Personal Care Assistant - Villa Maria Eastern Heights

Catholic Healthcare Limited; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Fitness Passport – discounted gym

Tax-saving benefits

Paid parental leave

Long service leave after 5 years

Extra week of leave for Enterprise 
AG

40+ locations NSW & QLD transfer

Job summary

Villa Maria Eastern Heights in Brisbane is seeking compassionate Personal Care Assistants to join our Residential Aged Care team. Casual and Permanent opportunities offer flexibility and meaningful work in a values-driven not-for-profit environment.

As a Personal Care Assistant, you will help residents live with dignity, comfort and independence, delivering high-quality care per individual plans. Join a supportive team with ongoing training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, Individual Support or equivalent.
• Experience in residential aged care is desirable.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.
• Resident-centred approach and safety commitment.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal hygiene, showering, dressing and toileting.
• Support residents with mobility, meals and social engagement.
• Provide companionship and contribute to residents’ wellbeing.
• Prepare and tidy resident rooms and communal dining areas.
• Respond promptly to resident call bells.
• Observe and report changes in resident condition to the Registered Nurse.
• Support a safe, respectful and team-oriented care environment.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Time management

Education

Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, Individual Support or equivalent

Job description

Personal Care Assistant - Villa Maria Eastern Heights

Discover a career where care goes both ways!

• Employment Type: Casual
• $38.00 per hour + Superannuation
• Enjoy not-for-profit salary packaging – pay less tax!

Villa Maria Eastern Heights is seeking compassionate and dedicated Personal Care Assistants to join our Residential Aged Care team. We have Permanent and Casual opportunities available, offering flexibility and rewarding work in a supportive environment.

About the Role

As a Personal Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting residents to live with dignity, comfort and independence by delivering high-quality personal care in line with individual care plans.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting residents with personal hygiene, showering, dressing and toileting
• Supporting residents with mobility, meals and social engagement
• Providing companionship and contributing to residents’ overall wellbeing
• Preparing and tidying resident rooms and communal dining areas
• Responding promptly to resident call bells
• Observing and reporting changes in resident condition to the Registered Nurse
• Supporting a safe, respectful and team-oriented care environment

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, Individual Support or equivalent
• Previous experience in residential aged care (desirable)
• A warm, respectful and resident-centred approach to care
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and time‑management skills
• A commitment to safety, quality care and organisational values

Highly advantageous:

• Medication competency
• Full working rights in Australia
• Availability for a variety of shifts

Why Join Us?

• Supportive team culture with ongoing training and development
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents every day
• Competitive hourly rate+ super
• Tax-saving benefitsthrough our not-for-profit status
• Access toFitness Passport– discounted gym memberships
• Paid parental leaveandlong service leaveafter 5 years
• Extra week of leavefor Enterprise Agreement shift workers
• Opportunities to transfer across40+ locations in NSW and QLD
• Avalues-driven organisationthat welcomes people from all backgrounds and beliefs

If you’re passionate about delivering quality aged care and want to be part of a values‑driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.