Personal Care Worker

Work Initiatives; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training & career development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvary is seeking Casual Personal Care Workers (PCW) to deliver resident-centred care across shifts in New South Wales. Join a supportive team within one of Australia’s largest healthcare providers, with opportunities across public and private settings.

You will support residents, participate in care planning, and work under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. Flexible rosters, ongoing development, and employee benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent.
• Passion for working in aged care.
• Current Covid-19 vaccinations including booster are mandatory unless exempt.
• 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 skills

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent

Job description

• 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!

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.

• 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 tuberculosis screening