Personal Care Worker

Vasey RSL Care Ltd; City of Frankston; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550 tax‑fee

Paid parental leave

Flexible work hours

Wellbeing Program

Employee Assistance Program

Reward and Recognition Program

Job summary

Vasey RSL Care in Australia is seeking a Personal Care Worker to provide resident-centred care. You will support daily living activities and help residents achieve their cultural, emotional, physical, social and spiritual goals as part of a friendly team.

You will hold a Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent, be available for Monday to Friday shifts, and be comfortable with electronic documentation, time management and infection prevention practices.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent.
• Experience providing personal care, preferably in a residential setting.
• Availability to work a minimum of 5 shifts per fortnight, Monday to Friday.
• Willingness to undergo a National Police Check and to prove right to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality, resident-centred personal care to support daily living activities.
• Work cooperatively as part of a team and follow supervisor instructions.
• Effectively manage time and organise workload.
• Use an electronic documentation system and undertake documentation.
• Comply with infection prevention and control procedures.

Skills

Kindness

Team player

Time management

Documentation

Infection control

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

Tools

Electronic documentation system

Job description

• Enjoy a rewarding career serving those who served
• Belong to a friendly & supportive team
• Casual and Permanent part time weekday (Mon to Fri) shifts available (must be available to work min. 5 shifts/FN)
• Generous salary packaging benefits available (up to $18,550 tax-free salary component = more take home pay)

About the Role

The Personal Care Worker provides quality, resident-centred personal care that supports each individual to achieve their cultural, emotional, physical, social and spiritual goals during daily living activities.

About you

To be successful in this role you will be kind, relationship oriented and take pride in your work.You will be able to work as part of an effective team to deliver and support excellent care.

You must have:

• Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent
• Experience providing personal care experience, preferably in a residential setting
• Availability to work min. 5 shifts/fortnight morning or evening weekday shifts (Monday to Friday)
• Willingness to undergo a National Police Check and provide proof of the right to work in Australia

You will be able to:

• Work cooperatively as part of a team and follow instructions from appropriate supervisor
• Effectively manage time and organise workload
• Use an electronic documentation system and undertake documentation
• Comply with Vasey RSL Care’s infection prevention and control procedures including bare below the elbows policy and to wear clothing compatible with safe manual handling requirements of the role

We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. We are committed to ensuring that our team is reflective of the diverse community we serve and to supporting a culture of equity, inclusion and diversity.

Vasey RSL Care is a partner in the Veteran and Defence Partner Employment program and encourages veterans and defence partners to apply.

Benefits for you

• Be part of a culture that is welcoming, engaging and supportive
• Generous and industry competitive salary and conditions of employment
• Take home more pay with our generous salary packaging option (up to $18,550 tax-free salary component)
• Paid parental leave
• Option to purchase extra leave
• Flexible work hours for work-life balance
• Industry leading training and educationto help you upskill
• Free access to Wellbeing Program
• Free access to Employee Assistance Program
• Formal employee Reward and Recognition Program