Personal Care Worker

Calvary Health Care; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training and development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvary Health Care is seeking compassionate Personal Care Workers to join our Wendouree team. The role supports residents to live with independence, provides one-on-one activities, and aids daily living tasks in a caring, respectful environment.

Availability for part-time shifts across mornings, evenings and nights is required. Benefits include salary packaging, paid parental leave, training and flexible hours to help you balance life and work.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support residents to live the life they choose, allowing them to exercise choice and independence.
• Assist residents in one-on-one activities aligned to the care plan.
• Contributes to residents' physical, emotional and lifestyle needs through assessment and observation.
• Deliver personal care tasks within the established framework, including daily hygiene and mobility support.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Prioritisation

WH&S

Infection control

Aged care experience

Education

Certificate Level III (Individual Support)

Job description

• Wendouree, VIC, Australia, 3355


• Permanent


• Closing on: Sep 30 2026

Position Description

Personal Care Workers - Calvary Kelaston, Wendouree VIC

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers


• Salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment


• Create the perfect work-life balance where you can choose your hours!

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.

Availability to work part-time shifts across mornings, evenings and nights is required.

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

• Certificate Level III (Individual Support)


• 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

Your benefits:

• 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.

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart.

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.

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