Personal Care Worker

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, providing care for a population of around 300,000 people across the life continuum.

Our network of hospitals and community health services deliver quality, patient-centred healthcare and services that meet the needs of our diverse community.

With specialities including obstetrics, paediatrics, emergency medicine, intensive care, critical care, surgical and general medicine, rehabilitation, and oncology, through to aged care and palliative care.

We are a major teaching and research health facility, training the next generation of doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff.

• Flexible casual shifts

• Supportive team environment

• Employee benefits including discounts to local gym

• Classification - Health Care Worker - Grade 2 ($39.56 an hour)

Who We Are and What We Stand For

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.

In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.

What You Will Be Doing

The Personal Care Worker practices under the direction of client care managers and the HCP/SaH Team Leader whilst retaining the responsibility for their personal actions; monitoring and communicating client condition to the Home Care manager as indicated. Personal Care Workers provide transportation, shopping assistance, house cleaning, personal hygiene, meal preparation and other health and wellness related activities.

Please refer to Position Description

What You Need

We anticipate you will have:

• A Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC or equivalent) and have twelve months experience (full time equivalent) OR
• A Certificate IV in Ageing Support (CHC or equivalent) and has six months experience (full time equivalent) in Aged care
• Current and valid Victorian Drivers Licence and willing to drive reliable registered and comprehensively insured vehicle (mileage reimbursed where fleet cars are not available)
• Ability to work within a flexible roster system
• Strong communication skills and experience working in a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of the issues confronting people who are aged and /or people with disabilities in their home or in the community and awareness of the diverse needs of clients.
• Adaptable and empathic approach to care delivery putting the client at the centre of all interactions

What Next

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The role ceases advertising on 23/09/2025.

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Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Additional Requirements

Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:

*Please refer to Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.

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