Mitchell House

Do you have a caring nature and a genuine desire to support older Australians? Do you believe in providing care with kindness, dignity, and respect? We’re looking for a committed Casual Personal Care Assistant to join our friendly team at Mitchell House, Morwell, VIC, where you’ll help our residents feel valued, supported, and at home.

About us

As a proud not-for-profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well‑lived, with dignity and respect. Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New South Wales, and Tasmania. Respect also offers home care services in multiple states and manages more than 700 units in various retirement villages and independent living communities.

Our purpose: To care for the elderly in our communities in an environment of respect, value, and belonging.

About the role

The successful candidates will become valued members of our supportive care team, providing high‑quality personal care, support, and assistance to residents. Working under the direction and guidance of our senior clinical team, you will help ensure each resident receives the respectful care they deserve.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide personal care to assist residents to maintain independence and dignity with respect to activities of daily living and lifestyle.

- Attend to meal delivery and refreshments as required.

- Record observations on relevant assessment charts and documents any observed exceptions to the care plan in the progress notes; and reports such to the EN/RN.

- Check resident’s daily menu requirements.

- Attend to duties as allocated and or delegated by the RN/EN, including general ward duties.

- Any other task not defined but within the employees’ skills, as directed by the organisation.

Requirements

Essential:

- Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).

- Relevant Certificate III Qualification.

- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

Desirable:

- Experience in residential aged care.

To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.

Why you will love working at Respect

- Not for profit, value‑based organisation

- Above award hourly rates

- Competitive salary and benefits, including salary packaging options

- Career Pathways, education and training opportunities

Our Values

- Respect– Treat all people with fairness and dignity.

- Care– Look after and protect the elderly, and each other.

- Teamwork– Encourage, cooperate, and build trust.

- Courage– Do the right thing, even when it is difficult.

- Integrity– Be open, honest, and trustworthy.

- Innovation– Think differently to solve problems.

- Excellence– Drive quality to continuously improve.

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