Personal Care Attendant

Job no: 517210
Employment type: Part Time
Location: VIC Metro, VIC Regional
Work Site: Estia Health Bentleigh
Categories: Food Services Assistant, Carers (PCA or AIN)

At Estia Health, we're more than just a workplace: we're a community dedicated to enriching lives and making a difference. If you're passionate about aged care and want to be part of something meaningful, then we want to hear from you.

Everyday, over 12,000 employees choose to make a difference at Estia Health, sharing a joint purpose to enrich and celebrate the lives of our residents. With 85 homes (and growing), across Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria, you will play a part in positively impacting the lives of our residents and their families.

Join us in playing a special role in the future of aged care.

Estia Health Bentleigh is seeking Personal Care Attendant - Nutrition and Food Services Assistant (FSA) to join our team for Permanent Part Time Shifts (Morning and Afternoon Shifts).

• Personal Care Attendant - Nutrition Shifts: 7 am pm and 4 pm - 8 pm
• Food Services Assistant (FSA) Shifts: 7 am - 2 pm

Personal Care Attendant - Nutrition Role:

The way that we provide nutrition and hydration in our homes is evolving to align with our Resident Person-Centred Care Framework. We are moving to a more traditional restaurant model that has 'front of house' and 'back of house' team members.

In this role, you will help residents with their meals and drinks, following Estia Health's personalised meal service guidelines.

You will also:

• Lend a hand with daily life – making sure our residents feel heard, are comfortable and well-fed.
• Work with our team to assist those residents who require additional support and care
• Help our residents to enjoy meaningful and engaging activities
• Be a supportive friend to our residents.
• Make sure every resident's privacy and dignity is respected.

You'll be a true team player and great communicator, with a real desire to make a difference in people's lives and you will have a Cert lll in Aged Care/Individual Support or Cert IV in Aged Care.

Food Services Assistant (FSA) Role:

You'll wake up each morning wanting to see people enjoy food as much as you do.

Here's what a typical day involves:

• Prepping food and drink.
• Cleaning (including dishes) – you bring a sparkle to the place in more ways than one.
• Changing up the menu. You'll work with our team and residents to create exciting meals that cater to every individual.
• Keeping records as part of our Food Safety Program.
• Being active and on your feet for most of your shift.

You'll be a real team player who has:

• A real desire to make a difference in people's lives
• Experience in kitchen work (aged care is a bonus)
• Great time management and planning skills
• Completed the Basic Food Handling Course

About Estia Health

As one of the largest and fastest growing aged care providers in Australia, we need exceptional people to join us on our journey of providing high quality person centred aged care and services. If this is you, Apply Now

Estia Health is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. If you need assistance to participate in our application process, please let us know.

Please be advised that we do not accept emailed applications for this position. To apply, simply click the 'Apply' button and follow the instructions provided.

Note: It is a condition of employment that you will be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. You will need to have one (1) dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. All shortlisted applicants will need to pass required background checks. If you are interested in a role please ensure you apply online as we do not accept emailed resumes.

Advertised: 27 May 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 29 Jun 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time