Personal Care Worker

**Personal Care Worker - Aged Care**

**Churches of Christ, Oak Towers Aged Care Service, Oakleigh, Victoria**

**Permanent, Part-time Opportunity**

**The Salary range for this position is $32.14 to $34.75 per hour. Hourly rate is based on experience.**

**Employee Benefits**:
As a not-for-profit entity, our employees can package up to $18,549 p.a. of their taxable income before your income tax is calculated. Up to $15,900 p.a. on everyday expenses (such as mortgage payments, rent, groceries, bills and insurance) plus up to $2,649 p.a. on meal/entertainment benefits.

To find out what salary sacrificing can mean for you click here.

By being such a large organisation, we are also able to offer a range of compelling benefits. Including but not limited to:

- Salary-packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay;
- Four (4) weeks of annual leave and the ability to purchase more;
- Employee Assistance Program;
- A work culture that values you.
- Discounts through our large network of retail partners including:
- JB Hi-Fi,
- The Good Guys,
- Goodlife Health Clubs,
- Bupa Health,
- Plus many more;

**Join Our Caring Team at Churches of Christ**

**Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors? We are** **looking for dedicated Personal Care Workers to join our Residential Aged Care team at Oak Towers, Oakleigh.**

At Churches of Christ, you’ll be part of a supportive team committed to enhancing the lives of residents through Christ-inspired care.

**About the Role**:
You’ll deliver essential support to residents, ensuring their individual needs are met with dignity, respect, and compassion. From assisting with daily living activities to fostering a comfortable and safe environment, your role is vital to the well-being of those in your care.

**Why Choose Us?**
- ** Community Impact**:Be part of an organization that positively impacts tens of thousands of lives every year.
- ** Growth Opportunities**:Advance your career with ongoing training and development.
- ** Values-Driven**:Join a team inspired by Christian principles and a commitment to care.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Provide physical and emotional support to residents who require assistance with daily living tasks, including mobility, meals, and personal care.
- Participate in the development and review of resident/client care plans; ensure all necessary documentation is complete and accurate to facilitate ongoing planning and provision of care for residents.
- Maintain the personal dignity and privacy of all residents, their representatives and staff, and ensure that all interaction with residents and their representatives are treated confidentially.
- Support the development and review of care plans to meet individual needs.
- Maintain a safe, secure, dignified, and comfortable environment for all residents.
- Undertake and complete tasks as delegated by Registered Nurse.
- Perform position responsibilities in accordance with the Positive Wellbeing Model of Care.

**Essential Experience and Work availability**:

- Level 3 - demonstrated experience in direct care role within aged care.
- ** Part-time hour shifts, 30 - 75hrs per fortnight**:

- ** MUST** **be available for weekday shifts from** **Monday - Friday AM / PM** and some weekend work, flexible to** work across 7-day roster covering Morning, Afternoon, and Night duty**, sick leave and annual leave support positions.

To be suitable for this position, your qualifications for the role will consist of:

- Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care) or Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent.
- Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
- Completion of the following units of competency: HLTHPS006 - Assist clients with medication.
- Certificate IV in Ageing Support (Aged Care).
- Possess a current National Police Certificate, NDIS Worker Screening Check - or the ability to acquire.

**About Us**

We are one of Australia’s largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning over 140 years. Through our faith-based mission, the church and organisation work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care, and residential aged care. With services across Queensland and Victoria.
- Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: _**_Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety._**

**Ready to Join?**

If you are passionate about providing high-quality, person-centered care and want to be part of an organization dedicated to transforming lives, we’d love to hear from you.

**Applications will be assessed as they are received.