Personal Care Worker

Calvary; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging benefits

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training, development pathways and 9a3

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvary Kirralee in Ballarat, VIC is seeking Personal Care Workers who are passionate about delivering compassionate care to residents. Join a large health care provider offering support and development within a caring community.

You will work under established care plans, delivering personal care, assistance with mobility, and activities that enhance residents' wellbeing, with opportunities for training and career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in aged care, health care or hospitality.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
• Able to prioritise workloads and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support residents to live with independence and choice.
• Assist with one-on-one activities aligned to care plans.
• Contribute to residents' physical, emotional and lifestyle needs through assessment and observation.
• Perform personal care tasks within an established care framework (e.g., hygiene, dressing, grooming).
• Assist residents with mobility as per care plan.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Prioritising workloads

WH&S knowledge

Infection control

Experience in aged care

Flexible hours

Job description

Personal Care Workers - Calvary Aged Care

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
• Join our team at Calvary Kirralee, Ballarat VIC

About the role

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of residents? Calvary Aged Care invites compassionate individuals to join our dedicated team as Personal Care Workers. This is an opportunity to be part of a caring community committed to providing exceptional care to our residents.

Your main duties will include:

• Support residents to live the life they choose allowing them to exercise choice and independence
• Assist the resident in one-on-one activities that support their well-being inclusive of hobbies and interests that are aligned to the care plan
• Contributes to the physical, emotional and lifestyle needs and wants of the residents, through assessment and observation
• Works within an established and agreed framework to deliver a range of personal care tasks, including but not limited to daily hygiene for example showering,shaving, dressing, mouth and eye care and continence management
• Assist residents who require assistance with mobility as per care plan

About you

• Effective interpersonal communication; both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads
• Working knowledge of WH&S and Infection Control
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role in aged care, health care or hospitality
• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Paid parental leave
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Calvary Health Care: Australia’s number-one most attractive employer according to Randstad 2025 survey

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role.