Personal Care Worker

Calvary Care; Taree; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging benefits

Discounted health insurance and gym

Paid parental leave

Training, development pathways and кар

Job summary

Calvary St Pauls Retirement Community in Cundletown, Taree, is seeking a Personal Care Worker to help provide high-quality care to residents. Permanent Part Time or Casual roles offer flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle.

You will support residents’ life choices, assist with personal care, and work under the Registered Nurse with care plans. Training and development are part of the role at Calvary.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in individual support or equivalent recognised qualification (Essential).
• Ability to engage with residents and experience in dementia support.
• Demonstrated flexibility, empathy and patience with the aged person and their needs.
• Demonstrated respect for residents’ privacy, dignity and self esteem.
• Working knowledge of WH&S and Infection Control.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Empathy

Resident engagement

Dementia care

WH&S awareness

Education

Certificate III in individual support

Job description

Calvary St Pauls Retirement Community - Cundletown, Taree

Personal Care Worker

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Australia's number one most attractive employer according to Randstad 2025 survey
• Permanent Part Time and Casual opportunities available

About the role

As Personal Care Worker you are instrumental to ensuring that we are providing high quality care to our residents at all times.

We have exciting Permanent Part Time or Casual opportunities available. Enjoy flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle - Tell us what you're looking for!

Key Responsibilities

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

About you

• Certificate III in individual support, or equivalent recognised qualification (Essential)
• Ability to engage with residents and experience in dementia support
• Demonstrated flexibility, empathy and patience with the aged person and their needs
• Demonstrated respect for residents’ privacy, dignity and self esteem
• Working knowledge of WH&S and Infection Control

For further information, please email our Jasmin Barry, Talent Acquisition Consultant via [e-mail]

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

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 may be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.