Personal Care Worker

Calvary; Colac; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training & career development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvary Barongarook Gardens in Colac, VIC is seeking Personal Care Workers to support residents with compassionate, person-centred care. You will assist with daily living activities, hygiene, mobility and participate in care plans within a supportive team.

We offer flexible hours, salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance, gym memberships, paid parental leave and strong training pathways to develop your career in aged care.

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal communication (written and verbal).
• Ability to prioritise workloads in a care setting.
• Working knowledge of WHS and infection control practices.
• Experience in aged care, health care, or hospitality roles is preferred.
• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships are available.
• Paid parental leave and structured training pathways are offered.
• Flexible hours to support work–life balance.

Responsibilities

• Support residents to live the life they choose, promoting independence.
• Lead one-on-one activities aligned to the care plan to support wellbeing.
• Contribute to physical, emotional and lifestyle needs through assessment and observation.
• Deliver personal care tasks (hygiene, grooming, continence management) within an agreed framework.
• Assist residents with mobility as per the care plan.

Skills

Communication

Workload prioritisation

WHS

Infection control

Aged care experience

Salary packaging

Paid parental leave

Training & development

Flexible hours

Job description

Personal Care Workers - Calvary Barongarook Gardens, Colac 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.

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

• 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
• 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.

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