Personal Care Worker | Aged Care

Infinite Aged Care; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aged care provider in Melbourne is seeking a compassionate Personal Carer Worker. This role involves supporting elderly residents in a safe environment and collaborating with healthcare teams. Ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and a relevant qualification in aged care. This position offers extensive employee benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Free training modules

Employee referral program

Discounted fitness access

Employee Assistance Program

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Willingness to help deliver quality of care services daily.
• Excellent awareness of safety measures to protect residents.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support elderly residents in a compassionate manner.
• Work closely with nursing, hospitality, and engagement teams.
• Manage time effectively during shifts and handovers.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Workplace safety awareness

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care)

1st year nursing studies with placement in Aged Care

Tools

Email

Word processing software

In-house training platforms

Job description

The Opportunity

At Infinite Care, we pride ourselves on providing industry leading resident care and services which encourages and enables residents to remain independent with all employees working in our companywide safety-first workplace. Our Personal Carer Worker (PCWs) are highly interactive supporting our elderly residents, their families, and colleagues 7 days a week across AM, PM and Night shifts. To learn more about us: Aged Care Provider - Redefining a New Generation of Residential Care

This role based at new Melbourne care home located at Knoxfield (Residential Aged Care Facilities - Our Locations | Infinite Care) will see you working closely with the nursing, hospitality and resident engagement teams when performing your resident-centric care duties in a timely and compassionate manner surrounded by highly skilled and supportive senior carers and managers. The attached position description outlines specific job duties and accountabilities.

We will enjoy watching you apply

At Infinite Care we hire for heart, so our best people are highly empathic, instil a strong work ethic and passionate about making a difference to the elderly. Ideally, you have worked in the Aged Care sector already and the ability to 'think on your feet' for strong workplace safety, communicate effectively, build rapport, and maintain professional relationships with residents and co-workers alike. In addition, you will also

• A passion for choosing a career where you can make a difference and willingness to help our company deliver quality of care services every day!
• Very positive teamwork attitude, a trusted co-worker, excellent time management (we are a shift driven workplace including handovers) and follow strict safety procedures at all times to maintain a high standard of workplace safety.
• Computer savvy including using emails, word and navigating inhouse training platforms.
• Excellent workplace safety awareness to avoid our residents tripping, falling or hurting themselves - you need to be their extra eyes and ears.
• Qualifications in Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care) OR have completed 1st year nursing studies with a placement in Aged Care. We do recognise other Cert III courses in related healthcare studies. Industry work placement will also be needed to meet compliance standards.
• Hold the NDIS Workers Screening Clearance as this is essential to work in the Aged Care sector. (*or willingness to obtain)

Employee Benefits - Why work for us?

• FREE mandatory & self-paced training modules throughout your employment.
• Earn extra income via Care friends employee referral program (*unlimited referrals)
• Earn extra income via weekly shift bidding for extra shifts in your week.
• Discounted retail, fuel and technology items via Employee discounts provider – Flare.
• Fitness Passport to access discounted exercise, wellness and sporting facilities e.g. aquatic centres
• FREE Employee Assistance Program for family, financial and wellbeing support services.
• Ability to cross-skill into hospitality and resident engagement teams.
• Ability to span your career across our 18 homes nationally.
• Dedicated and structured workplace induction plan with an assigned buddy for your initial shifts.
• Companywide safety-first workplaces for our residents, families and staff.

Infinite Aged Care is a leading provider of residential aged care services with 18 care homes across Australia, with expansion plans in Melbourne. We are passionate about aged care, delivering the highest level of service to our residents and creating long lasting memories. We readily offer our employees the opportunity to broaden their skills and achieve their potential. Residential Care Services Locations | Aged Care Facilities | Infinite Care (infin8care.com.au)

NOTE: To be successful in this position you will be required to complete pre-employment checks including an online medical and work rights. You will also need to hold a current NDIS clearance and/or be happy to apply. Part of your application will be providing proof of age e.g. driver's license or age card (Passport will not be accepted). If you don’t have this, you will need to apply via the state-based Department of Transport websites. How to apply | NDIS

Our Infinite Care Internal recruitment team will welcome your application. To learn more about us: Aged Care Provider - Redefining a New Generation of Residential Care