Personal Care Worker

Calvary Health Care; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging benefits

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training, development pathways andcare

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvary Health Care is hiring a Personal Care Worker (Casual) at Doonside, NSW. You will deliver resident-centred care across shifts on a fortnightly roster, making a real difference in residents' lives.

This hands-on role requires empathy, strong communication, and a commitment to quality care. You will work as part of a supportive team within one of Australia’s largest health care providers, with flexible hours and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent.
• A passion for working in aged care.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Current Covid-19 vaccinations including booster are mandatory unless exempt.
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others.

Responsibilities

• Support residents to live the life they choose allowing them to exercise choice and independence
• Contributes to the physical, emotional and lifestyle needs and wants of the residents, through assessment and observation
• Implements clinical and care interventions as delegated by the Registered Nurse, and as documented in the resident's plan of care.
• Assists the residents with their personal care and hygiene needs whilst encouraging their independence

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Empathy

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent

Job description

Personal Care Worker - Casual

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
• Rewarding Career! Make a Real Difference Every Day!

• Doonside, NSW, Australia, 2767
• Casual
• Closing on: Oct 29 2026

About The Role

As a PCW, you will deliver quality resident-centred care at all times attending to the personal needs of residents. This is a rewarding, hands on role that will give you the opportunity to positively impact the lives of our residents.

We currently have CASUAL opportunities, with various shifts available across a fortnightly roster, for PCW's to join our team!

Your main duties will include:

• Support residents to live the life they choose allowing them to exercise choice and independence
• Contributes to the physical, emotional and lifestyle needs and wants of the residents, through assessment and observation
• Implements clinical and care interventions as delegated by the Registered Nurse, and as documented in the resident's plan of care.
• Assists the residents with their personal care and hygiene needs whilst encouraging their independence

About You

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent
• A passion for working in Aged Care and a sound understanding of the sector
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Current Covid-19 vaccinations including booster are mandatory unless assessed exempt
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

Join our team, learn with purpose and drive positive impact in one of Australia’s largest healthcare providers across Public and Private Hospitals, Residential Aged Care and Home Care.

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

• 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 tuberculosis screening