Aged Care Personal Care Worker

$33.15-$34.39/hr + Super & Salary Packaging

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 5,000 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. When you join Uniting AgeWell, you'll be part of a supportive, values-driven organisation that empowers staff to grow personally and professionally while making a meaningful difference in local communities.

We offer:

Competitive pay with above Award hourly rates

Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 tax-free, plus an additional $2,650 annually for meals and entertainment

Annual leave loading, providing extra pay while on leave

Career growth opportunities with access to education, training, and career pathways

Employee Assistance Program, offering confidential 24/7 support for you and your family

Enhanced parental leave, with flexible options to support families

Relocation flexibility, with 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 rewarding, fulfilling career.

Uniting AgeWell's Strath-Haven Community Residential 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.

We are currently seeking passionate and caring individuals to join our team as Personal Care Workers on a permanent part-time basis.

• Deliver personal care, including showering, grooming, dressing, and mobility assistance
• Support residents with daily living tasks such as meal assistance and maintaining a clean, comfortable environment
• Monitor residents' physical, emotional, and behavioural 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
• Maintain a safe and clean environment, addressing any risks or issues promptly

Please note: shift patterns are subject to change, however current vacancies may include the following:

• Sunday to Wednesday, 7:00am – 1:30pm (Fixed Term until 18/11/2025)
• Sunday to Wednesday, 2:45PM - 9PM (Fixed Term until 08/03/2026)
• Sunday to Tuesday, 7:00am – 1:30pm
• Thursday to Saturday, 7:00am – 3:00pm
• Sunday to Tuesday, 7:00am – 3:00pm
• Wednesday to Saturday, 7:00am - 1:30pm
• Thursday to Saturday, 2:45pm – 9:00pm

• A completed Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (Ageing), or equivalent qualification, with a minimum of 12 months' recent experience in a similar role within a residential aged care facility
• The ability to work a part-time ongoing roster
• Excellent organisational skills, with a focus on maintaining safe, clean, and supportive environments for residents
• A strong understanding of person-centred care in a residential setting, with dedication to delivering high standards for residents and their families
• A positive mindset, with the ability to adapt well to change and always place the resident at the heart of everything you do
• The ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment while also building meaningful one-on-one connections with residents
• A commitment to our organisational values and the BEST philosophy - Believe, Excel, Support, and Trust
• Current Victorian Working with Children Check – Employee
• Current National Police Record Check
• Up-to-date annual vaccinations as required, in line with the Uniting AgeWell Vaccination Policy
• Full Australian working rights

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.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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