Personal Care Worker/PCA | Casual Role

Estia Health; Greater Dandenong; 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

Novated leasing

Workplace banking

ACN membership discounts for nurses

Discounted health insurance with nib

Discounted JB HiFi

Job summary

Estia Health Dandenong is seeking a Personal Care Attendant/Worker on a casual basis. You will assist residents with daily living, support the care team, and help maintain residents’ wellbeing and comfort.

You’ll bring a Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, experience as a caregiver, and solid documentation and computer skills to ensure high-quality care and accurate record-keeping. Join a team dedicated to respectful, person-centred aged care.

Qualifications

• Experience as a caregiver or similar role.
• Solid experience with clinical documentation and basic computer systems.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with residents and team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
• Collaborate with the care team to support residents with challenging needs.
• Promote residents' physical and mental activity through engagement.
• Monitor residents' health and assist with routine treatments as directed.
• Provide companionship and uphold residents' privacy and dignity.

Skills

Caregiver experience

Clinical documentation

Computer skills

Communication

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. Estia Health Dandenong is located close to Dandenong hospital, public transport and a vibrant multicultural shopping area and offers choice of care and services to the local community.

About the Role

Estia Health Dandenong is seeking an experienced carer to join the team as a Personal Care Attendant/Worker on a Casual basis.

• 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 available

• 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.

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.