Personal Care Attendant

Aveo Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 87,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleepover accommodation

Employee Referral Program

Discounts to Health Insurance and/ or

Annual flu vaccinations

Skin checks

Job summary

Aveo Group is seeking a Personal Care Attendant to provide high-quality in-home and in-resident support at Minkara Resort on Sydney's Northern Beaches. You will assist residents with personal care, daily tasks and social activities, promoting wellbeing and independence.

The role is permanent part-time with evenings and sleepover shifts on a weekly roster. Experience in aged care is preferred and a Certificate III/IV in Aged Care is required; valid driver's license is also required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Support Worker or Home Care Worker, with a passion for community care, independence and wellbeing.
• Friendly, adaptable and proactive attitude, with a passion for being part of a community environment.
• Strong communication skills, with a genuine ability to build meaningful connections with residents.
• Certificate III/IV in Aged Care, Individual Support, Disability or Health Services Assistance (required).
• Valid driver’s licence + vehicle (required).
• Current First Aid & CPR certificate (required).

Responsibilities

• Work independently within resident units to provide in-home support including personal hygiene, medication, house cleaning, laundry and more!
• Interact with residents within their homes or spend time out in the community completing daily activities (e.g driving them to appointments or light exercise)
• Provide care, tailored to the resident's needs in line with their current care plans
• Complete simple administration tasks, ensuring resident notes are up to date
• Follow all Aveo OH&S policies and procedures and report any safety, security and resident incidents

Skills

Support worker experience

Communication skills

Friendly and adaptable

Driver’s license

Education

Certificate III/IV in Aged Care, Individual Support, Disability or Health Services Assistance

Job description

The Opportunity

Minkara Resort is in the heart of Sydney's Northern Beaches with stunning views over Bayview and Mona Vale. Set over 30 acres, the community creates a tranquil setting for low-maintenance retirement. As a Personal Care Attendant, you will provide high-quality personal care, social support and daily assistance to residents within their Aveo home. Our Personal Care Attendants have a strong focus on wellbeing, promoting independence, building social connection and assisting with day-to-day tasks.

Permanent part time opportunity working the following roster:

• Week 1: Sunday (3pm-9pm followed by a sleepover shift until 7am the following morning)
• Week 2: Tuesday (3pm-9pm followed by a sleepover shift until 7am the following morning) and Sunday (3pm-9pm followed by a sleepover shift until 7am the following morning)

Your Impact

• Work independently within resident units to provide in-home support including personal hygiene, medication, house cleaning, laundry and more!
• Interact with residents within their homes or spend time out in the community completing daily activities (e.g driving them to appointments or light exercise)
• Provide care, tailored to the resident's needs in line with their current care plans
• Complete simple administration tasks, ensuring resident notes are up to date
• Follow all Aveo OH&S policies and procedures and report any safety, security and resident incidents

What you'll bring

• Experience as a Support Worker or a Home Care Worker, with a passion for community care, independence and wellbeing
• Friendly, adaptable and proactive attitude, with a passion for being part of a community environment
• Strong communication skills, with a genuine ability to build meaningful connections with residents
• Certificate III/IV in Aged Care, Individual Support, Disability or Health Services Assistance (required)
• Valid driver’s licence + vehicle (required)
• Current First Aid & CPR certificate (required)

What we offer

• Weekday Rate: $36.23/hr+ superannuation + relevant award entitlements including penalty rates, overtime and allowances
• Sunday Rate: $63.40/hr+ superannuation + relevant award entitlements including penalty rates, overtime and allowances
• Sleepover accommodation, allowance and amenities provided
• Employee Referral Program and Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts to Health Insurance and Retail & Leisure partner providers
• Annual flu vaccinations and skin checks
• The opportunity to build meaningful, lasting connections with residents and contribute to our retirement community
• A supportive, community-focused environment that enables a more flexible and relationship-driven style of care

Who we are

As a leader in retirement living, with 30 years' experience, Aveo provides the stability and confidence to try new things and keep innovating. Owned by The Living Company, we're on an exciting journey of growth. Our in-house range of services is holistic, supporting our customers in their independence for as long as possible. This helps us deliver a seamless experience for our 10,000 residents across 60+ diverse communities nationwide. We're a dedicated group of over 1000 caring, friendly team members; united with our core values; Kindness, Care and Respect. Together we create thriving communities that help retired Australians be their best selves.