Personal Care Worker

Calvary Care; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training and career opportunities

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvary Aged Care in Ballarat invites compassionate Personal Care Workers to join our resident‑focused team. You will support residents to live with dignity, assist with daily activities and follow care plans in a respectful, person‑centred way within Calvary Kirralee.

We welcome Certificate III (Individual Support) holders, with strong communication, prioritisation skills and knowledge of WHS and infection control.

Qualifications

• Certificate III (Individual Support) is required.
• Experience in health care, aged care or hospitality is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication and prioritisation skills are essential.
• Working knowledge of WHS and infection control is expected.

Responsibilities

• Support residents to live the life they choose, enabling independence.
• Assist residents in one-on-one activities aligned to care plans.
• Contribute to physical, emotional and lifestyle needs through assessment and observation.
• Deliver personal care tasks within established care plan framework, e.g. hygiene.
• Assist residents with mobility as per care plan.

Skills

Interpersonal comms

Prioritisation

WHS & Infection Control

Aged care experience

Education

Certificate III (IPS)

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

• 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.