Personal Care Assistant - Waitara

Catholic Healthcare; Hornsby; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Paid Parental Leave

Long Service Leave

Additional week of leave for EA shift

40+ locations NSW/QLD

Not-for-profit tax benefits

Competitive hourly pay rate

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare is hiring Personal Care Assistants for casual shifts at McQuoin Park in New South Wales. The role involves assisting with personal care, supporting meals and activities, and collaborating with the clinical team to follow care plans.

Applicants should have a Certificate III in Aged Care, be willing to obtain a Police Check and NDIS clearance, and be a reliable team player with strong health and safety awareness. Not-for-profit benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care (or equivalent)
• Willingness to apply for a Police Check and NDIS clearance
• Comfortable interacting with a wide variety of people

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
• Providing high quality service to families and the community

Skills

Caring

Team player

Reliable

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

Job description

Discover a career where care goes both ways!

• Casual
• 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 McQuoin Park. 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
• 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

Preference will be given to PCAs who have completed medication-competency training as part of their Certificate III or Certificate IV studies

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.