Personal Care Worker - Aged Care

Calvary; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training and career development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvary St Joseph's Retirement Community in Sandgate invites applications for a Personal Care Worker (Permanent Part Time). You’ll join a mission-driven team delivering resident-centred care across our aged care services, including dementia and specialist units.

A caring attitude and commitment to high standards are essential. You will bring a Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support, be prepared for an NDIS check, and demonstrate strong interpersonal communication.

Qualifications

• Certificate III Aged Care or Individual Support is essential.
• Current NDIS check or willingness to obtain is essential.
• Effective interpersonal communication; both written and verbal.
• Working knowledge of WHS and Infection Control.
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation.

Responsibilities

• Promote the delivery of quality, resident-centred care to residents and families.
• Work within the aged care team to support residents.
• Provide hands-on care in a supportive environment.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

WHS awareness

Infection control

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support

Job description

Personal Care Worker - Permanent Part Time

St Joseph's Retirement Community, Sandgate

• 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
• Join our growing team at St Joseph's in Sandgate!

About the role

This is a rewarding, hands on role that will give you the opportunity to positively impact on the lives of our residents. Personal Care Workers work within the aged care team to promote the delivery of quality care to residents and their families, demonstrating competence in the provision of resident-centred care.

Calvary St Joseph's Retirement Community is home to 135 residents and offers a dementia secure unit, an ethno-specific unit, respite accommodation services and independent living.

You will bring a caring, positive attitude with a focus on ensuring our Residents are at the centre of all you do!

What you bring

• Certificate III Aged Care or Individual Support is essential
• Current NDIS check or willingness to obtain is essential
• Effective interpersonal communication; both written and verbal
• Working knowledge of WHS and Infection Control
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

For further information please contact Maureen Kiss, Home Manager on ************@calvarycare.org.au

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