Personal Care Worker | Kangaroo Flat

Estia Investments Pty Ltd; Bendigo; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card discounts

Discounted car hire

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing App access

Novated lease options

Workplace banking support

Nib health discounts

JB HiFi discounts

Job summary

Estia Health in Bendigo is seeking dedicated care workers to join our aged care homes across Australia. You will support residents with daily living, meals, mobility, and companionship, helping to create a safe, respectful, and warm environment.

A Certificate III or IV in Aged Care is required, along with a genuine desire to make a difference. Previous caregiving experience and solid documentation/IT skills will help you thrive as part of our compassionate team.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Aged Care is required
• Experience as a caregiver or similar is helpful
• Strong communication and empathy are essential
• Solid documentation and computer skills are expected

Responsibilities

• Lend a hand with daily life and ensure residents feel heard and comfortable
• Support residents with challenging needs alongside the care team
• Keep residents physically and mentally active
• Monitor health and assist with treatments as needed
• Provide companionship and protect privacy and dignity
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and records

Skills

Caregiving experience

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Computer skills

Education

Certificate III or 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 Role

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
• Work with our team to support those with challenging needs
• Help keep our residents’ bodies and minds active
• Keep tabs on our residents’ health – helping with treatments
• Be a friend to our residents
• Make sure every resident’s privacy and dignity is respected

You’ll be a true team player and great communicator, with:

• A real desire to make a difference in people’s lives
• A Certificate III or IV in Aged Care
• Time spent working as a caregiver or similar
• Solid clinical documentation and computer skills

Benefits

• Retail savings with the Blue Light Card
• Discounted car hire
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Free Wellbeing App to support your mental and physical health
• Novated leasing for vehicles
• Workplace banking support
• ACN membership discounts for nurses
• Discounted health insurance with nib health
• Discounted JB HiFi

As 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.

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.

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 looking for a rewarding career within one of Australia's largest aged care providers (and growing), and are passionate about making a difference, then we would love to hear from you.

At Estia Health, we're more than just a workplace, we're a community dedicated to enriching lives and making a difference. It you're passionate about aged care and want to be part of something meaningful, you've found your home. When you join the Estia Health family, you'll feel it: the warmth in every greeting, the care in every action and the sense of belonging that sets us apart. For our residents and team, this isn't just a place, it's family. Our Family.