Personal Care Worker

Calvary Care; Berri; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging benefits

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training, development pathways and car

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvary St Catherine's Retirement Community in Berri, South Australia is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Worker to support daily living activities and deliver resident-centered care. You will assist with personal hygiene, mobility, and daily routines within a supportive aged care team.

Join a mission-based organisation with a focus on dignity, safety, and respectful care. The role offers opportunities for professional development and flexible shifts to suit your life balance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills to interact with residents and families.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally to colleagues and nurses.
• Working knowledge of WHS requirements and infection control practices.
• Desire to join a mission-based team focused on compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care tasks within an established framework (e.g., hygiene, showering, shaving, dressing, mouth/eye care).
• Observe residents’ conditions and report changes to nurses or managers, and complete required documentation.
• Respect residents’ privacy, dignity and confidentiality in all services.
• Assist residents with mobility per care plans to promote independence.
• Support resident decision-making in daily routines with respect and empathy.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written and verbal communication

WHS knowledge

Infection control knowledge

Education

Certificate III Aged Care or Individual Support

Job description

Personal Care Worker

Calvary St Catherine's Retirement Community

Located in Berri, South Australia

About the role

This is a rewarding, hands on role that will give you the opportunity to positively impact on the lives of our residents. Care Service Employees work within the aged care team to promote the delivery of quality care to residents and their families, demonstrating competence in the provision of resident-centred care.

Key Responsibilities

• Work 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
• Observe the condition of residents and report any changes to the Enrolled Nurse or Registered Nurse, Facility Manager or appropriate person as well as completing the required documentation
• Respect each person’s privacy, dignity and confidentiality when providing services for residents
• Assist residents who require assistance with mobility as per care plan. Residents are to be encouraged to remain ambulatory and independent
• Respect each resident and ensure that they are treated with dignity and given opportunities for making decisions particularly concerning their day to day routine

What you bring

• Certificate III Aged Care or Individual Support is essential
• Effective interpersonal communication; both written and verbal
• Working knowledge of WHS and Infection Control
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

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.

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

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
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella

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.