Personal Care Attendant

Aveo Group; Town of Newstead (NY); On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in retirement living is seeking passionate Personal Care Attendants to join their supportive team. In this rewarding role, you will provide high-quality care services, fostering genuine connections with residents and their families. Your focus on social support will enhance residents' independence and well-being. Enjoy a vibrant work environment with opportunities for career progression and a strong team culture. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of senior Australians while enjoying competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Health Insurance Discounts

Opportunities for Career Progression

Supportive Team Environment

Qualifications

• Required qualifications include Certificate III/IV in Aged Care and First Aid & CPR.
• Must have current Police Check clearance and up-to-date COVID-19 vaccinations.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective daily personal care tailored to residents' needs.
• Assist residents with medical support, cleaning, and recreational activities.
• Ensure respectful care that promotes residents' independence.

Skills

Personal Care

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Social Support

Education

Certificate III/IV in Aged Care

First Aid & CPR Certificate

Police Check Clearance

Job description

Personal Care Attendant

Role overview

Do you love to build genuine connections, nurture belonging and enhance life? At Aveo, you can do just that and more. Join us and feel confident to embrace new challenges in our supportive culture. Bring your whole-self to work, grow as you learn new things and be rewarded through the joy of helping others. Together let's redefine retirement living for senior Australians.

The Opportunity

The Newstead Residences offers an unprecedented retirement lifestyle in the heart of Newstead. Elevated above the lively Gasworks precinct, it blends modern, low-maintenance retirement village living with inner-city convenience in one vibrant destination. As a Personal Care Attendant, you will provide high-quality daily care services for residents within our Serviced Apartments, with a focus on promoting their independence and well-being. You will enjoy fostering strong relationships with residents, their families and your colleagues to help ensure care outcomes are consistently exceeded. Our Personal Care Attendants have a strong focus on social support, so we are looking for vibrant and social Personal Care Attendants, with a background or passion for Home or Community Care.

We have various opportunities for casual Personal Care Attendants. Night-shift availability is essential. Apply today and let us know your availability.

What we offer

• $40.17/hr including 25% casual loading + relevant award entitlements including penalty rates, overtime and allowances + superannuation
• Employee Referral Program and Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts to Health Insurance and Retail & Leisure partner providers
• Opportunities for further career progression
• Be part of a friendly and supportive team in a caring retirement living community
• Opportunity to work across a number of our communities

You will

• Work as part of a team providing safe and effective daily personal care, tailored to the resident's care needs in line with their current care plans
• Ensure all residents receive kind, caring and respectful personal care that supports their choice and independence
• Provide assistance to the residents and community with tasks including (but not limited to): medical & personal support, domestic cleaning and general admin duties
• Supporting residents with recreational and social activities
• Follow all Aveo OH&S policies and procedures and report any safety, security and resident incidents
• Be passionate, trustworthy, reliable and enjoy connecting with residents, colleagues and the wider community

What you will bring

• Certificate III/IV in Aged Care, Individual Support, Disability or Health Services Assistance (required)
• Current First Aid & CPR certificate (required)
• Current Police Check clearance (required, however we can complete for you)
• Current COVID-19 Vaccinations up to date (required)

Who we are

As a leader in retirement living, with 30 years' experience, Aveo provides the stability and confidence to try new things and keep innovating. Owned by Brookfield Asset Management, we're on an exciting journey of growth. Our in-house range of services is holistic, supporting our customers in their independence for as long as possible. This helps us deliver a seamless experience for our 10,000 residents across 60+ diverse communities nationwide. We're a dedicated group of over 1300 caring, friendly team members; united with our core values; Kindness, Care and Respect. Together we create thriving communities that help retired Australians be their best selves.

What's next?

Apply now and take the first step in Bringing your Passion to life! We are ready to welcome you.

Aveo is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, with a focus on hiring great people regardless of their race, gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, background, religion, age, or sexual orientation. We treasure skills, expertise, and commitment. Our goal is to attract, develop, motivate, reward, and retain the best talent in the industry. Diversity is essential to our success; we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where all our people feel comfortable being their authentic selves, and embraced for who they are.