Are you a Personal Care Assistant, ready to Sea the Change
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Make a Life, Not Just a Living.
This isn't just a job — it's a lifestyle. Imagine wrapping up your shift and enjoying a drive past the ocean, stopping to feel the sand on your feet, throwing a line in the river to catch dinner, enjoying a sunset picnic on the waterfront, or taking a morning walk along scenic trails. That's the balance we believe in.
Joining our growing team at Garden Village means becoming part of a premier aged care, community service, and retirement living provider located in Port Macquarie, a coastal hub halfway between Sydney and the Gold Coast. Garden Village has supported our community for over 40 years and is recognized as an industry leader.
Our town of Port Macquarie is a hidden gem on the Mid North Coast, known for its beaches, vibrant culture, fresh seafood, and relaxed lifestyle. Whether you enjoy swimming, fishing, surfing, hiking, sailing, or outdoor activities, you'll find your bliss here.
Why Move Here?
- No long commutes or metro public transport delays
- More affordable cost of living compared to big cities
- Friendly, diverse community
- Scenic beauty and outdoor activities that cost nothing
- Excellent schools and healthcare services
- A slower pace of life with space to breathe and grow
About the Role:
We're seeking passionate, talented Personal Care Assistants to provide meaningful support to our residents. You'll be part of a supportive, innovative team where your ideas matter, and your work has impact. Help us shape the future of exceptional aged care services while enjoying the serene seaside lifestyle.
Reporting to Nurse Unit Managers, our PCAs work closely with ENs and RNs to meet residents' daily needs across three aged care facilities.
Our PCAs ensure that residents' physical and psychological needs are met. The role is diverse, including all care aspects for residents of varying needs across Garden Village.
We offer flexible hours with short or long shifts available: day shifts of 4, 6, or 8 hours, and 8-hour night shifts.
Tell us how you can bring:
- A genuine commitment to person-centered care
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Certificate III or IV in Aged Care (or equivalent)
- Previous aged care experience
- Availability to work a 7-day rotating roster, including evenings, nights, and weekends
- Australian work rights (visa sponsorship not available)
…then we would love to hear from you
Benefits of Joining Garden Village:
- Attractive benefits & competitive salary
- Potential accommodation assistance and relocation support
- Up to $17K tax-free through salary packaging
- Access to free Wellness Program at Garden Village Wellness Centre
- Ongoing professional and personal development
- Supportive, caring work culture
- Paid training
- Close to town centre, riverfront, and beaches
- Free parking and public transport options
Apply now to start your next chapter in the beautiful Mid North Coast.
Make your next career move feel like a vacation. We're waiting for you—what are you waiting for?
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