Personal Care Worker

About Us

At Uniting AgeWell, we are dedicated to empowering older people to experience wellbeing, choice, and independence in their lives. We strive to ensure they feel valued as members of their community and have easy access to the services they need—whether at home or in a residential setting—to live the life they want.

With services spanning Victoria and Tasmania, our team of 4,600 staff and 600 volunteers is committed to delivering high-quality care and support.

Our workplace culture is guided by the BEST philosophy—Believe, Excel, Support, and Trust—and underpinned by our core values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation, and Inclusion. These principles, along with our customer service charter and promise, shape everything we do.

For more information, visit our website: Uniting AgeWell

Why join Uniting AgeWell?

At Uniting AgeWell, we empower our staff to grow both personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact in their local communities. As part of our team, you'll receive:

• Competitive Pay: Above Award hourly rates
• Salary Packaging Benefits: Up to $15,900 tax-free, plus an additional $2,650 annually for meals and entertainment
• Annual Leave Loading: Extra pay while on leave
• Career Growth: Access to education, training, and career pathway opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential 24/7 support for you and your family
• Enhanced Parental Leave: Flexible options for parental leave
• Relocation Flexibility: Opportunities to work across Victoria and Tasmania within our extensive network

Be part of a not-for-profit, values-based organisation that genuinely cares about its people and the communities we serve. With ongoing training and support, we'll help you succeed in your role and build a fulfilling career.

About the Role

Uniting AgeWell's Strath-Haven Community Facility provides high-quality care and support to residents, ensuring they live with dignity and comfort in a vibrant, homely environment. The newly completed Reservoir Wing heralds a new era in aged care, with intimate dining rooms, light-filled lounges, spacious bedroom suites, and seamless connections to the outdoors.

Take a virtual tour here:Strath-Haven Community

We are currently seeking passionate and caring individuals to join our team as Personal Care Workers on a permanent part-time basis.Our fixed fortnightly roster includes a commitment to at least one day per weekend with shifts available in either AM or PM patterns.

Key Responsibilities

As a Personal Care Worker at Strath-Haven, you will:

• Deliver personal care, including showering, grooming, dressing, and mobility assistance.
• Support residents with daily living tasks such as meal assistance and maintaining a clean and comfortable environment.
• Monitor residents' physical, emotional, and behavioral well-being, promptly reporting any concerns.
• Encourage social engagement and assist with recreational and group activities.
• Provide care to residents with complex needs, including palliative care, dementia support, and pain management, to enhance their well-being.
• Support nursing staff with assessments, documentation, and evaluation of care outcomes.
• Ensure the cleanliness and safety of the environment, promptly addressing any issues.
• Available vacancies
  • Thursday to Saturday 9.45pm - 7.15am Permanent part time
  • Sunday to Tuesday 2.45pm - 10pm Fixed term part time (Maternity leave cover 8th Sept th Sept 2026)

Please note: Available shifts are subject to change.

About you:

A caring and empathetic nature is essential, along with a commitment to supporting residents to live with dignity and comfort. You'll build strong relationships with residents and their families while contributing to a high-quality, person-centred care environment. You bring:

• The ability to work a part-time roster from the above mentioned vacancies
• Excellent organisational skills, with a focus on maintaining safe, clean, and supportive environments for residents.
• A strong understanding of the person-centred approach in residential care, with dedication to delivering high standards for residents and their families.
• A really great mindset to cope well with change as well as think broadly and supportively, with caring and kindness with the resident at the heart of everything you do
• The ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment while building meaningful one-on-one connections with residents.
• A commitment to our organisational values and the BEST philosophy—Believe, Excel, Support, and Trust.

Essentials to work in Aged Care:

• Qualification: A completed Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, or currently undertaking a Nursing qualification.
• First Aid & CPR: Current certifications or willingness to obtain
• Working with Children Check: Victorian - Employee
• National Criminal Police Record Check or NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Annual Vaccinations as required
• Australian Work Rights

How to Apply If you share our passion for providing exceptional care, making a positive impact on residents' lives, and helping people to Age Well with dignity and comfort, we'd love to hear from you Submit your application by clicking 'Apply'. You can access the position description here:

• Personal Care Worker

For inquiries, please contact

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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