Personal Care Worker

Overview

About Us: At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. Uniting AgeWell has 4600 staff and 600 volunteers across Victoria and Tasmania, committed to high quality services and care. We promote a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust) and values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, with our customer service charter and promise guiding all that we do.

Why choose Uniting AgeWell: We empower staff to flourish both personally and professionally while making a heartfelt difference in their careers. When you join our team you will be welcomed with easy access to transport and parking, competitive pay above award hourly rates, salary packaging up to $15,900 plus $2,650 annually, annual leave loading, career growth through education and training, an Employee Assistance Program, enhanced parental leave options, and location options within the Uniting AgeWell network (Victoria and Tasmania). Not-for-profit, values-based organisation.

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About the role

We are seeking passionate and caring individuals to join our team as Personal Care Workers on a permanent part-time basis with shifts available in the AM and PM patterns.

As a Personal Care Worker, you will support residents through daily living tasks with a compassionate approach, ensuring each resident feels seen, heard and cherished.

We currently have the following part-time shift patterns available:

- AM Shifts – Week 1 & 2: 07:00-15:15 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday); 07:00-14:00 (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday)
- PM Shifts – Week 1 & 2: 15:00-21:00 (Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday); 15:00-22:15 (Monday, Tuesday)

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver high-quality 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 behavioural well-being and promptly report concerns
- Coordinate personal care according to individual care plans
- 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
- Support nursing staff with assessments, documentation and evaluation of care outcomes
- Maintain cleanliness and safety of the environment and address issues promptly

What We Are Looking For

A caring and empathetic nature is essential, with a commitment to supporting residents to live with dignity and comfort. You will build strong relationships with residents and their families in a high-quality, person-centred care environment.

Successful Candidates Will Have

- Ability to work a part-time roster
- Experience in Residential Aged Care or Home Care (desired)
- Experience with Dementia Care and Palliative Care support (desired)
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment and build meaningful one-on-one connections with residents
- Strong communication skills to support residents in a fast-paced environment
- Commitment to a BEST-based workplace culture (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Mandatory Requirements

- Qualification: Cert III in Individual Support, Cert IV in Ageing Support or equivalent (Aged Care)
- First Aid & CPR: Current or willingness to obtain
- Working with Children Check (Victoria) – Employee
- National Police Check or NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Up-to-date vaccinations in accordance with Uniting AgeWell's Vaccination Policy
- Full Australian Working Rights

How to apply

For more information, please contact the Recruitment Team at the designated email and include the position title and location in your email. Submit your application by clicking Apply.

By applying for these roles, you confirm you understand the inherent requirements outlined in the relevant position description(s): Personal Care Worker PD.pdf

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.

Apply now Step into a life-changing journey where your compassion illuminates the path for older hearts. Be the shining light of kindness, empowering seniors to embrace their lives with choice, respect and dignity. This is more than a career – a heartfelt mission to make a real difference.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you

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