Personal Care Worker/s - Brighton (home to 40 older persons)

Vasey RSL Care Ltd; Brighton; Hybrid; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550 tax‑fee

Paid parental leave

Flexible work hours

Free Wellbeing Program

Employee Assistance Program

Reward and Recognition Program

Industry competitive salary

Job summary

Vasey RSL Care Brighton in Victoria invites applications for a Personal Care Worker. You will provide person-led care focusing on cultural, emotional, physical, social and spiritual wellbeing for residents in our Brighton home, which supports 40 older persons.

We value warmth, kindness and teamwork, and offer generous salary packaging benefits up to $18,550 tax-free, along with paid parental leave and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent.
• Experience providing personal care, preferably in a residential setting.
• Willingness to undergo a National Police Check and provide proof of the right to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality, rights-based person-led care to residents.
• Work as part of an effective care team to support daily living activities.
• Manage time and organise workload to deliver care.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures.
• Document care accurately in the electronic system.

Skills

Kind

Relationship oriented

Team player

Time management

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent

Tools

Electronic documentation system

Job description

• Enjoy a rewarding career serving those who served
• Belong to a friendly & supportive team
• Generous salary packaging benefits available (up to $18,550 tax-free salary component = more take home pay)
• Located at our boutique Brighton home to 40 older persons

About the Role

The Personal Care Worker provides quality, rights-based person-led care that supports each individual to achieve their cultural, emotional, physical, social and spiritual goals during daily living activities.

About You

To be successful in this role you will be kind, relationship oriented and take pride in your work. You will bring a sense of joy and warmth into our residents' home and energy to work as part of an effective team to deliver and support excellent care.

You must have:

• Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent
• Experience providing personal care, preferably in a residential setting
• Willingness to undergo a National Police Check and provide proof of the right to work in Australia

You will be able to:

• Work cooperatively as part of a team and follow instructions from appropriate supervisor
• Effectively manage time and organise workload
• Use an electronic documentation system and undertake documentation
• Comply with Vasey RSL Care’s infection prevention and control procedures including bare below the elbows policy and to wear clothing compatible with safe manual handling requirements of the role

We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. We are committed to ensuring that our team is reflective of the diverse community we serve and to supporting a culture of equity, inclusion and diversity.

Vasey RSL Care is a partner in the Veteran and Defence Partner Employment program and encourages veterans and defence partners to apply.

Benefits for you

• Be part of a culture that is welcoming, engaging and supportive
• Generous and industry competitive salary and conditions of employment
• Take home more pay with our generous salary packaging option (up to $18,550 tax-free salary component)
• Paid parental leave
• Option to purchase extra leave
• Flexible work hours for work-life balance
• Industry leading training and educationto help you upskill
• Free access to Wellbeing Program
• Free access to Employee Assistance Program
• Formal employee Reward and Recognition Program

About the Brighton Home

Vasey RSL Care Brighton is home to just 40 residents, providing a cosy community. Clinical care is provided by our experienced nursing team in collaboration with allied health staff and GPs, and food and laundry services are provided onsite. Read more about Vasey RSL Care Brighton here: Vasey RSL Care Brighton - Vasey RSL Care