Personal Care Worker/PCA | South Morang

Estia Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted gym memberships

Blue Light Card discounts

Novated lease options

Employee assistance program

Wellbeing app

Job summary

Estia Health in Melbourne is seeking compassionate care staff to support residents in daily living, nutrition, and activity programs. You will work as part of a team to meet individual needs, while maintaining dignity and privacy in a respectful environment.

Ideal candidates hold a Certificate III or IV in Aged Care and have prior caregiving experience along with solid documentation and computer skills. A rewarding role with growth opportunities across our Australian homes awaits.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Aged Care is required.
• Previous experience as a caregiver or similar role is preferred.
• Solid clinical documentation and computer skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lend a hand with daily life to ensure residents feel heard, comfy and well-fed.
• Work with the team to support residents with challenging needs.
• Help keep residents’ bodies and minds active.
• Monitor health and assist with treatments where appropriate.
• Be a friend to residents and protect privacy and dignity.
• Collaborate to maintain accurate records and documentation.

Skills

Caregiving

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Documentation

Computer Skills

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

Certificate IV in Aged Care

Tools

Electronic Health Records

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 94 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 available:

• Discounted gym memberships at Goodlife and Fitness First
• 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.

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.