Personal Care Worker - Aged Care

Calvary Care; Mirboo North; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Training and career development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvary Aged Care invites compassionate individuals to join Calvary Strzelecki in Mirboo North, VIC as Personal Care Workers. This permanent part-time role supports residents with daily living and well‑being within a caring, resident‑centered team.

You will provide personal care, mobility assistance and companionship, while following care plans and WH&S standards. Benefits include NFP salary packaging, discounted health insurance, gym memberships, training and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Certificate Level III (Individual Support) or equivalent.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of WH&S and infection control best practices.

Responsibilities

• Support residents to exercise choice and independence.
• Assist residents in one-to-one activities aligned to care plans.
• Deliver personal care tasks including hygiene and continence management.
• Assist mobility as per care plan.
• Observe and report changes in residents' condition.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Prioritisation

WH&S knowledge

Infection control knowledge

Education

Certificate Level III (Individual Support)

Job description

Personal Care Worker - Calvary Strzelecki

• 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
• Permanent Part-time role available: Calvary Strzelecki, Mirboo North location, VIC!

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

• Certificate Level III (Individual Support)
• 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, or health care

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

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.