Personal Care Worker - Home Care - Gippsland

Benetas; Traralgon; On-site; AUD 46,838 - 49,593; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

34.84 AUD/hr + superannuation

Travel reimbursement

Salary packaging up to 18550 AUD/yr

Flexible hours Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Paid travel and training

Job summary

Benetas is seeking Expression of Interests for Personal Care Workers to join our Community, Health and Care team across Gippsland. You will provide one-on-one support to help older Victorians live comfortably in their own homes, assisting with daily activities, personal care and community engagement.

We offer permanent part-time contracts with at least 10 hours per fortnight, with shifts based on client needs and location.

Qualifications

• Completed or currently studying a Cert III or higher in Individual Support or related qualification.
• Own vehicle, current driver’s licence, and comprehensive car insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily activities and personal care.
• Provide one-on-one support in clients' homes.
• Support with domestic tasks and community engagement.
• Travel between clients as required.

Skills

Cert III/ higher in Individual Support

Own vehicle & licence

Travel between clients

Availability 3 days/week

Caring attitude

Education

Cert III in Individual Support

Job description

Feel empowered to do your best

Join our team of 2200+ people making a positive difference to over 15,000 older Victorians through aged care services. As a respected not-for-profit organisation, we’re transforming the experience of ageing through collaboration, new ideas and investment in people and services.

The Role

We are seeking Expression of Interests for Personal Care Workers (PCWs) to join our Community, Health and Care team supporting clients across the Gippsland Region.

Our Personal Care Workers provide one-on-one support to help older Victorians live comfortably and independently in their own homes. They help clients stay connected and feel supported by assisting with daily activities, personal care, domestic support, and community engagement.

• Assist clients with daily activities according to their needs and choices
• Work with clients one-on-one within their home to live their best lives and maintain relationships
• Assist clients with personal care duties such as showering, bathroom visits and changing clothes
• Assist clients to keep connected to their communities through activities they love

If you do not have a relevant aged care qualification, you can provide domestic assistance to older clients within their own homes, such as light cleaning and light cooking / meal preparation duties.

We offer permanent part time contracts for a minimum of 10 hours per fortnight. We then offer shifts based on client needs and your location / availability.

About You

• Completed or currently studying a Cert III or higher in Individual Support or a related qualification. If you have completed the first year of your nursing studies, and have completed your placements, you will be a qualified Care Worker
• A genuine passion for caring and ability to build rapport with clients
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Respect for all, regardless of background, gender, age, religion, race, or sexual orientation
• Your own vehicle, current drivers' licence, and comprehensive car insurance, to drive between clients' homes and drive clients as required
• Willingness to travel between clients, sometimes up to 4 clients per day, and up to 30 minutes between clients
• A reasonable amount of availability, at least 3 days per week

All persons at Benetas will need to have or obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Clearance to be eligible for employment or engagement. You can find out more information here.

Why Benetas?

• $34.84 per hour + superannuation + travel reimbursement
• Paid travel and training time
• Not for profit salary packaging up to $18,550 per annum - reduce tax and increase your take home pay
• Flexibility to pick days and hours that suit you across Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
• Career Progression – Internal promotions, cross-departmental mobility, leadership development opportunities, internal training programs + our own Scholarship program
• Recognitions and Awards – celebrate your achievements with peer and Benetas recognition programs

Join us on our fulfilling journey, as we transform the experience of ageing through collaboration, new ideas and genuine care. Across many different and interesting roles, we support our people to build meaningful connections and make a real impact by delivering exceptional, person‑centred care. Our accessible and supportive leaders provide the resources, professional development and opportunities for career growth you need to succeed. Live your best work/life in an inclusive, people‑centred environment, where our values are deeply lived, your safety and well‑being are a priority and your contribution is celebrated. Feel uplifted by our supportive and respectful culture, where purposeful work connects us and everything we do.