Personal Care Assistant - BlueCross Highgrove

Opal HealthCare; Greater London, Glasgow; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in aged care is seeking dedicated Personal Care Assistants to join their compassionate team. This role offers flexible working hours and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents. With a commitment to excellence, the organization provides extensive training and career development opportunities, ensuring that team members are well-equipped to deliver high-quality care. Join a community that values respect and accountability, and enjoy a supportive work environment that prioritizes work-life balance and personal growth.

Benefits

Work/life balance with flexible hours

Mentoring & career development programs

Sponsored study & training opportunities

Paid parental leave

Employee Referral Program

Free onsite parking

Innovative systems and training

Qualifications

• Cert III & IV in Individual Support / Aged Care required.
• Nursing students are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to residents.
• Ensure a safe and comfortable environment for residents.

Skills

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Excellence

Education

Cert III in Individual Support / Aged Care

Cert IV in Individual Support / Aged Care

Certificate in Disability

Nursing students

Job description

Personal Care Assistant - BlueCross Highgrove

Highgrove Care Community, 79 Stevenson Street, Kew, Victoria, Australia Req #687

Monday, 3 March 2025

At Opal HealthCare, we know that companies don’t succeed, people do.

Opal Healthcare is Australia’s largest residential aged care provider, with 133 Care Communities and over 20,000 team members nationwide. Our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are at the heart of everything we do.

Applicants will be contacted for an interview as soon as possible

About the role:

• Based at Kew
• Permanent Full Time, Part Time & casual opportunities
• $31.24 – $33.14 base per hour (depending on experience level and qualification) + penalties + 11.5% Super

At Opal HealthCare, we are dedicated to our purpose of bringing joy to those we care for. Joining Opal provides access to benefits such as:

• Work/life balance with flexible hours – casual or permanent shifts available
• Mentoring & career development programs, including Nurse Graduate, Emerging Leadership, and Senior Leaders programs via our Opal Healthcare Academy https://academy.opalhealthcare.com.au/
• Sponsored study & training opportunities up to $15,000 for further education through partnerships with universities, TAFE, and RTOs
• Leave loading options
• Paid public holidays or time in lieu
• Paid parental leave: 5 weeks for primary carers, 4 weeks for non-primary, plus an additional 5 weeks after 3 months back at work
• Employee Referral Program: earn up to $5,000
• Convenient access: free onsite parking and bus routes nearby
• Training programs and national secondment opportunities
• Innovative systems and sector-leading training

Qualifications accepted:

• Cert III & IV in Individual Support / Aged Care
• Certificate in Disability
• Nursing students

Please note all applicants must be willing to complete a pre-employment medical, police clearance, and NDIS worker’s clearance.

• Highgrove Care Community, 79 Stevenson Street, Kew, Victoria, Australia