Personal Care Worker - Parkdale Aged Care

Medical & Aged Care Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Shift allowances

Leave loading 17.5%

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Refer-a-friend

JB Hi-Fi employee discounts

Staff recognition programs

Job summary

Medical & Aged Care Group’s Parkdale Aged Care is seeking enthusiastic Personal Care Workers for permanent part-time and casual roles in Melbourne’s southeast. You will deliver high-quality personal care, support resident wellbeing, follow RN In Charge directives, and maintain confidentiality in a supportive team environment.

We offer competitive pay with shift allowances, 17.5% leave loading, EAP, refer-a-friend benefits, staff recognition, and opportunities to grow with additional hours over

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support is required.
• Minimum 1 year of aged care experience.
• Strong communication skills and a positive, self-motivated attitude.
• Knowledge of relevant aged care legislation.
• Understanding of Aged Care Accreditation Standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication skills

Positive, self-motivated attitude

Knowledge of aged care legislation

Understanding of Aged Care Accredit.

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

Personal Care Worker - Parkdale Aged Care

Personal Care Worker Permanent Part-Time & Casual

• Friendly team and supportive working environment
• Clear, consistent shift patterns – no rotating rosters, more work life balance
• Permanent part time and casual opportunities available
• Opportunities for growth, leadership and additional hours in the future

About Us:

Parkdale 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 Melbourne's southeast, Parkdale 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.

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

An excellent opportunity exists for Personal Care Workers to join our team at Parkdale Aged Care in both permanent part time and casual capacities.

We are seeking enthusiastic and reliable individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality care and thrive in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

For our permanent part time positions, we are looking for candidates who can commit to a set fortnightly roster of 30–40 hours per fortnight (minimum 3 shifts per week), with a mixture of AM and PM weekday shifts.

For our casual positions, we are looking for candidates who are flexible and available to pick up shifts as required across the roster.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay plus shift allowances
• Leave loading of 17.5%, making your leave worth more
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 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 to residents
• Support resident wellbeing within a team environment
• Follow RN In Charge directives
• Maintain confidentiality and professional standards
• Work independently within your scope of practice

Qualifications and Experience

• Certificate III in Individual Support (required)
• Minimum 1 year of aged care experience (required)
• Strong communication skills and a positive, self-motivated attitude
• Knowledge of relevant aged care legislation
• Understanding of Aged Care Accreditation Standards

Requirements

• Current Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Australian working rights (required)
• Flu vaccination and COVID-19 vaccination/boosters (highly desirable)

Our Values

At MACG, our values guide everything we do:

Compassion | Integrity | Dignity | Diversity | Accountability | Excellence | Respect

If you are a Personal Care Worker looking for a rewarding role where your skills and compassion make a real difference every day, we would love to hear from you.