Personal Care Worker - Part Time - Fixed Term

Ryman Healthcare; Geelong; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed rosters

Great staff ratio

Scholarships and bursaries

Education and wellness leave

Designer uniform

24-hour management support

Discounts across brands

Job summary

Ryman Healthcare is seeking a Personal Care Worker for Charles Brownlow Retirement Village, Highton. This is a part-time, fixed-term role covering parental leave, Monday to Thursday, 22:00–07:15, with start ASAP until 1 May 2027.

You will work in our Care Centre delivering person-centred care under resident care plans. We value a Certificate III/IV in Ageing Support or Certificate III in Individual Support, and we emphasise kindness, empathy, and professional communication.

Qualifications

• Certificate III/IV in Ageing Support or Certificate III in Individual Support.
• Kindness and empathy as core traits.
• Excellent communication and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Develop lasting relationships with residents and families.
• Follow individual care plans to provide person-centred care.
• Utilise the myRyman app for care delivery and documentation.
• Support colleagues to maintain a positive team environment.

Skills

Compassionate care

Empathy

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III/IV in Ageing Support

Certificate III in Individual Support

Tools

myRyman app

Job description

Make a meaningful impact on our residents' lives by offering compassionate support and care whilst working among a nurturing anddiverse team

• At Ryman, every day is a chance to be a hero in the story of our residents' lives
• We invest in your development promoting growth and resilience
• Enjoy additional leave, and great pay

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join Charles Brownlow Retirement Village, in Highton as a Personal Care Worker. This is a Part Time, Fixed Term role, working Monday to Thursday 2200 - 0715 starting as soon as possible to 1st of May 2027 covering parental leave. This is in our Care Centre.

We strive to be the exemplars of quality in the aged-care industry and champions of the continuum of care model; delivering care that is tailored to our residents' health needs, preferences and rights, and we're looking for the right kind of people to join us on this incredible journey.

In this role you will:

• Develop lasting relationships with our residents and their families
• Follow our resident's individual care plans, providing care that would be good enough for mum and dad
• Use the latest technology - including our own purpose-built care app myRyman
• Work closely with, and support your colleagues creating a great team environment

About You

To thrive in our supportive and caring environment you will have:

• Certificate III/ IV in Ageing Support or Certificate III in Individual Support
• Kindness in your DNA
• Strong empathy
• Outstanding communication skills
• A reliable, friendly and professional style

About Ryman

Ryman is a leader in retirement living and care, employing over 7,700 people in Victoria and New Zealand across a wide range of areas, including nursing, village operations, sales, technology, design, and corporate roles. We’re one of Victoria’s fastest growing employers, and we’re just getting started. From meals and activities to maintenance and support, our teams work together so residents can feel confident everything is taken care of - because behind that promise is the standard we’ve always held ourselves to: it’s got to be good enough for mum and dad. We’re in a period of real transformation, focusing on stronger commercial outcomes, smarter ways of working, and continuing to set the standard in retirement living and aged care.

Ryman Perks

At Ryman, when you look after our residents, we will look after you! As part of our team you will:

• Have certainty of hours through fixed rosters
• Enjoy a great resident-to-staff ratio, allowing for more personalised care
• Work in a fun, friendly and supportive team environment
• Receive ongoing support for your professional development
• Have access to scholarships and bursaries for further education
• Get education and wellness leave on top of standard leave
• Receive a free designer uniform
• Work in a secure building with 24-hour management support
• Access over 45 discounts with well-known brands across a variety of sectors including; health and wellbeing, banking, insurance, and retail

At Ryman, we support an environment where everyone feels welcome to be themselves. We embrace diversity and celebrate individual uniqueness, encouraging anyone wanting to work for Ryman to apply for our vacant positions.

If you share those values and you're looking for a career where your work truly makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.