Personal Care Worker

Overview

Live and Work in Beautiful Yackandandah – Looking for a meaningful career in a picturesque country setting? Join Yackandandah Health, a proud not-for-profit organisation, and make a real difference in the lives of others. Nestled in the heart of Victoria's North East, Yackandandah offers a relaxed lifestyle with easy access to Albury-Wodonga, local wineries, and the stunning Alpine region.

Personal Care Worker

Permanent or Casual Positions Available

Are you passionate about providing compassionate, person-centred care? Do you thrive in a supportive environment? If so, we’d love to have you join our team at Yackandandah Health.

What’s in it for you?

- Competitive salary based on experience + 12% superannuation + allowances
- Not-for-profit salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
- Retail discounts and perks with Blue Light Card Australia
- Paid overtime + 17.5% leave loading + option to purchase additional leave
- Paid parental leave
- Onsite parking
- Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle and commitments
- Professional development – onsite & online career growth programs
- Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture
- Award-winning culture programs that make work enjoyable
- Be a hero every day – part of a rewarding not-for-profit organisation

About Us

Apollo Care Alliance, Yackandandah Health is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care and services to our community. We offer a range of services, including residential aged care, medical services, early learning years care, and independent living units. As a cornerstone of the Yackandandah community, we are committed to integrity, responsibility, and excellence across all aspects of our operations.

The Role

We are seeking Personal Care Workers (permanent or casual) who share our passion for person-centred care. It is essential that you understand the residential aged care environment and the standards we uphold, and that you bring a high level of empathy and compassion to every interaction. Shifts are available across the week, and while flexibility is ideal, we’ll work with you to help balance your lifestyle with the 24/7 care needs of our residents.

What you’ll do

- Deliver high-quality, compassionate care tailored to each resident’s needs and preferences
- Build positive relationships to enhance the resident experience
- Support residents with daily activities and personal care needs
- Complete accurate care documentation, progress notes, and daily charts
- Work collaboratively as part of a supportive team
- Safely undertake manual handling practices
- Responsible for safe administration of medications - Medication Competent
- Uphold Aged Care Quality Standards in everything you do

What you’ll bring

- Certificate III in Aged Care (or equivalent minimum qualification - mandatory)
- Medication Competent / Medication Endorsed skills most desirable
- Strong understanding of residential aged care environments and standards
- Experience in providing daily care and activities to clients
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain - mandatory)
- A genuine passion for resident-first, person-centred care
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Empathy, compassion, and a commitment to making a positive difference

Interested? We’d love to hear from you

To learn more about us, visit www.yackandandahhealth.com.au

Or apply by clicking on the 'Apply' button or directly by emailing jobs@apollocare.com.au.

Thank you for considering a career with us — we can’t wait to hear from you

Please note: only successful candidates will be contacted.

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