Personal Care Worker - Carrum Downs

Medical-and-Aged-Care-Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Shift allowances

Leave loading 17.5%

EAP program

Refer a friend

JB Hi-Fi discounts

Staff recognition

Opportunities to pick up additional Sh

Training and development

Job summary

Medical & Aged Care Group (MACG) invites applications for a Personal Care Worker at Carrum Downs Aged Care in Melbourne’s southeast. This maximum term contract runs from 2 November to 31 December 2026, with a consistent part-time roster across AM/PM shifts, 2–3 shifts per week.

Ideal candidates hold Certificate III in Individual Support, have at least one year aged care experience, and are available Mondays.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Required)
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Ability to work independently
• Positive, self motivated attitude

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality personal care
• Support resident wellbeing within a team environment
• Follow RN In Charge directives
• Maintain confidentiality and professional standards
• Work independently within scope of practice

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Analytical skills

Positive attitude

Education

Certificate III IS

Job description

Personal Care Worker

• Friendly team and supportive working environment
• Clear, consistent shift patterns – no rotating rosters, more work life balance
• Maximum Term Contract - 28 hours per fortnight

About Us:

Carrum Downs Aged Care is one of eleven residential aged care homes operated by Medical & Aged Care Group (MACG), a privately owned, family operated healthcare organisation that has been delivering exceptional care to older Australians since 1995.

Located in Carrum Downs in Melbourne’s southeast, Carrum Downs Aged Care is a warm and welcoming home that prides itself on creating a safe, comfortable and truly homelike environment for its residents. The home is known for its supportive team culture, genuine sense of community and commitment to delivering high quality, person centred care every day. Carrum Downs Aged Care has 50 residential beds.

Medical & Aged Care Group is one of Victoria’s leading privately owned aged care providers, operating eleven residential homes across southeast Melbourne. Since 1995, MACG has grown with a strong focus on relationships, family values and creating environments where residents feel safe, respected and truly at home.

About the Role:

Excellent opportunity for a Personal Care Worker to join our team at Carrum Downs Aged Care on a maximum term contract from 2 November to 31 December 2026.

We are seeking enthusiastic and reliable individual who are looking for consistent, structured part time work within a supportive aged care environment over the coming months.

This role is ideal for someone who values routine and stability and is happy to commit to a set fortnightly roster. We are looking for someone able to commit to a mixture of AM & PM weekday shifts, 2–3 shifts per week.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay plus shift allowances
• Leave loading of 17.5%, making your leave worth more
• EAP program
• Refer a friend benefit program
• JB Hi-Fi employee discounts
• Staff recognition programs
• Opportunities to pick up additional shifts
• Ongoing training and development

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high quality personal care
• Support resident wellbeing within a team environment
• Follow RN In Charge directives
• Maintain confidentiality and professional standards
• Work independently within scope of practice

Qualifications and Experience:

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Required)
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Ability to work independently
• Positive, self motivated attitude

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year aged care experience (Required)
• Be available to work Mondays (Required)
• Understanding of Aged Care Accreditation Standards (Required)
• Current Police Check (Required)
• Australian working rights (Required)

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year aged care experience (Required)
• Be available to work Mondays (Required)
• Understanding of Aged Care Accreditation Standards (Required)
• Current Police Check (Required)
• Australian working rights (Required)
• Flu vaccination and COVID vaccination/boosters (highly desirable)

Our Values:

At MACG, our values guide everything we do:

Compassion | Integrity | Dignity | Diversity | Accountability | Family | Respect

If you are a reliable and caring Personal Care Worker looking for meaningful work this summer, we would love to hear from you.