Personal Care Attendant

_**FEMALE Personal Care Assistants - Lysterfield**_

**About us**:
At Carer’s Network, we advocate equality and respect, dedication to fostering a workplace culture that values every individual’s needs. Our mission is to empower our clients to lead fulfilling lives by delivering tailored home support services that address their unique needs and lifestyle.

**About the role**:
We’re seeking a vibrant, caring, and experienced personal care assistant—preferably female — to join one of our programs based in Lysterfield. In this role, you’ll be providing dedicated support to a young client with cerebral palsy, making a genuine and lasting impact in their life. Your upbeat and bubbly personality will help make daily activities enjoyable, engaging, and full of fun.

**Shifts available (but could be increased)**:

- Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 7.00am - 9.00am (shifts may increase after trial period for afternoons so must also be available from 4.00pm - 7.00pm).

**Responsibilities**:

- Travelling to our client’s home to assist with all aspects of care to ensure their daily lifestyle and needs are met.
- Experience working with minors.
- Help with mobility to transfer our client to school and activities.
- Administering medications.
- Assisting with personal care as required including potential showering, oral care and continence management.
- Provide person-centred care with a focus on dignity, safety and well-being.
- Maintaining clear communication channels and promptly reporting any changes in our clients' health.
- Community support ie activities of interest.
- Assist with maintaining a clean and safe living environment by assisting with light housekeeping tasks, including making beds and cleaning rooms.
- Adapting care plans to address the unique requirements of each client.

**About you**:

- Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (Aged Care or Disability) or Nursing qualifications.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification.
- NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance or willingness to undertake one.
- Valid Australian Driver License
- Reliable and comprehensive insured vehicle.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Compassionate and patient demeanour.

**If you are passionate about providing compassionate care and are ready to join a team that values your contributions, we encourage you to apply. Help us create a brighter future for our clients and make a meaningful impact in their lives.**

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Morning shift

Supplementary Pay:

- Penalty rates

Application Question(s):

- Are you Covid-19 vaccinated with a booster shot?

**Experience**:

- Personal care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driver Licence (required)
- NDIS Worker Screen Check (required)
- CPR Certification (required)
- First Aid Certification (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: On the road