Personal Care Worker for Memory Support Unit

MannaCare; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

MannaCare is seeking a compassionate and qualified Personal Care Worker for their Memory Support Unit in Doncaster. The role involves engaging with residents with dementia, providing care, and collaborating with nursing staff to enhance resident activities and well-being. If you're passionate about making a difference in aged care, apply now for this rewarding position!

Benefits

Generous Not-For-Profit Salary packaging

Ongoing training

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a memory support within aged care.
• Ability to read care plans and demonstrate excellent care.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with Dementia and engage them in activities.
• Deliver excellent care to residents with complex care needs.
• Work collaboratively with enrolled and registered nurses.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Certificate 3 in Aged Care/Individual Support

Bachelor/Diploma of Nursing

Job description

Personal Care Worker for Memory Support Unit

Posted: 17/06/2025

Closing Date: 17/07/2025

Job Type: Casual

Location: Doncaster

Job Category: Other

We are a highly regarded not-for-profit, values-based organisation, offering residential, community and in-home aged care for over 30 years, to older people living in and around the city of Manningham.

Job Description

Do you find supporting those with Dementia rewarding?

Do you have a passion for engaging residents with their everyday life?

Do you want to make a difference every day?

Then, we are looking for you!

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a qualified and experiencedPersonal Care Workerfor AM and PM shifts in our 90-bed Residential facility. For those who show empathy, treat those as they want to be treated, and can engage our residents to participate in activities, this job is for you. Not only will you have the support of an enrolled and registered nurse on both shifts, but we also have lifestyle assistants throughout the day.

About You:

• A Minimum of Certificate 3 in Aged Care/Individual Support, Bach/Dip of Nursing or completed first-year study towards it.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a memory support within aged care
• Must be available on weekdays
• Demonstrated competency in delivering excellent care to residents with complex care needs
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to read care plans
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Great team player who demonstrates client-focused behaviour
• Shows empathy and treats others with dignity and respect
• Eligibility to work in Australia
• A competitive rate of pay
• Supportive and collaborative work
• Ongoing training
• Generous Not-For-Profit Salary packaging
• Work close to home – Doncaster location

If you're an enthusiastic and energetic person who loves to make a difference in the lives of older people in the community, and this sounds like a role you would be interested in, don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity - please apply now!