Personal Care Worker | Bendigo

Estia Health; Bendigo; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Novated leasing

Wellbeing app

Discounted health insurance with nib

JB HiFi discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Estia Health in Bendigo, Victoria seeks dedicated caregivers to enrich residents’ lives. You will assist with daily activities, meals, and mobility, while collaborating with a supportive team to meet individual needs.

Your role will emphasize compassion, dignity, and person-centered care in a friendly residential setting. Applicants should have a Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, solid documentation and computer skills, and a genuine desire to make a difference in residents' lives.

Qualifications

• A real desire to make a difference in residents' lives.
• Time spent working as a caregiver or similar.
• Solid clinical documentation and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Lend a hand with daily life – helping residents be comfortable, well-fed and engaged.
• Work with the team to support residents with challenging needs.
• Help keep residents' bodies and minds active.
• Monitor residents' health and assist with treatments as needed.
• Be a friend to residents and respect privacy and dignity.

Skills

Compassionate caregiving

Team communication

Documentation skills

Resident-focused care

Education

Certificate III/IV in Aged Care

Job description

At Estia Health, we’re more than just a workplace: we’re a community dedicated to enriching lives and making a difference. If you’re passionate about aged care and want to be part of something meaningful, then we want to hear from you.Everyday, over 14,000 employees choose to make a difference at Estia Health, sharing a joint purpose to enrich and celebrate the lives of our residents. With 96 homes (and growing), across Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria, you will play a part in positively impacting the lives of our residents and their families.Join us in playing a special role in the future of aged care.About the RoleAt Estia Health, we offer dual care worker opportunities. Being rostered in either traditional Care Worker shifts or blended Care and Nutrition shifts is a great way to provide our staff with variety and skill development, while keeping the pay rate identical across both roles.Every individual in our homes has a story. You’ll get to know each one as you:Lend a hand with daily life – making sure our residents feel heard, comfy and well-fed, including helping them with their meal and drinksWork with our team to support those with challenging needsHelp keep our residents’ bodies and minds activeKeep tabs on our residents’ health – helping with treatmentsBe a friend to our residentsMake sure every resident’s privacy and dignity is respectedYou’ll be a true team player and great communicator, with:A real desire to make a difference in people’s livesA Certificate III or IV in Aged CareTime spent working as a caregiver or similarSolid clinical documentation and computer skillsBenefits available:Retail savings with the Blue Light CardDiscounted car hireEmployee Assistance Program for you and your familyFree Wellbeing App to support your mental and physical healthNovated leasing for vehiclesWorkplace banking supportACN membership discounts for nursesDiscounted health insurance with nib healthDiscounted JB HiFiAs one of the largest and fastest growing aged care providers in Australia, we need exceptional people to join us on our journey of providing high quality person centred aged care and services. If this is you, Apply now!Estia Health is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. If you need assistance to participate in our application process, please let us know.Please be advised that we do not accept emailed applications for this position. To apply, simply click the 'Apply' button and follow the instructions provided.Note: All shortlisted applicants will need to pass the required background checks. During the influenza season, all staff are required to provide evidence of a current influenza vaccination. If you are interested in a role, please ensure you apply online, as we do not accept emailed resumes.