Personal carer

3 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia Full time

PERSONAL CARER

About Us

UPA Aged Care Solutions is a not-for-profit, values-based organisation committed to providing high-quality residential aged care, home care, and retirement services. We believe every individual has the right to live with dignity, respect, and security, and we strive to attract and retain top talent who share our philosophy of care.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Personal Carerto join our team at Melrose Hostel in our Sydney Region.You will make a difference to our residents by facilitating positive health and well-being options for individuals, their families, and carers.

Duties will include (but not limited to): -

  • Provision of a wide range of Person-Centred Care duties
  • Assistance with medication (if you are assessed as medication competent) and wound dressing
  • Assistance in daily living activities
  • Working with each resident to continue to do the things they love

We are also willing to invest in training and offer you all the support you might need in order to succeed in your role.

What you will need

  • A Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support (or working towards)
  • The ability to provide a wide range of person-centred care duties
  • A desire and willingness to work with each resident to empower them to continue to do the things that they love
  • Care skills that are driven by compassion
  • Experience in Aged Care desirable
  • Current First Aid Certificate desirable
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Team player who is highly motivated
  • Availability to work various shifts across various days

Why work for us

  • Competitive pay with salary packaging options (up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 entertainment benefits, tax-free)
  • Access to a Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program
  • Retention bonus for permanent appointments
  • Supportive and friendly work environment
  • Flexible working arrangements for a great work/life balance
  • Ongoing workplace education and support
  • Make a real difference to your community and residents' lives

Pre-employment Screening:

The successful applicant is required to meet the following criteria:

  • Applicants must have current and valid Australian working rights (citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid working visa) to be considered for this role.
  • Must be willing to undertake pre-employment checks which include but not limited to National Police Check, Reference Checks, Qualification and professional registration verification
  • Vaccinated in accordance with UPA's Immunisation and Vaccination Policy

Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening and confirmation of the applicant's right to work in Australia.

If you wish to apply, please click the 'Apply Now' button and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration. Please note that applications sent via email will not be accepted.

For more information about the role, please contact

To learn more about UPA and explore our current job opportunities, visit our website at

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the UPA's Recruitment Team


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