Personal Care Assistant

5 days ago

Bayside, New York, Australia Workday Full time $45,000 - $65,000 per year

Employment Type: Casual

Hours: (Shifts available AM, PM & Night shift- both weekdays & weekends

Location: Mercy Place Fernhill (Sandringham)

Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications

Contact: Navdeep Kaur ), Roxanne Cadiente ), Nikki Oclarit )

Where there's life, there's Mercy.

Where there's care, there's You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you'll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

At Mercy Health, it's all about taking what we have and making it better.

To do that, we need you.

Join us as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the opportunity

Mercy Place Fernhill offers more than just a workplace—it's a vibrant, compassionate community where staff are empowered to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents every day. Nestled in the heart of Melbourne's Bayside, this modern aged care home combines scenic beauty with a strong sense of purpose.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Personal Care: Assisting residents with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility.

  • Support with Meals: Helping residents with eating and drinking, and ensuring dietary needs are met.

  • Monitoring Wellbeing: Observing and reporting changes in residents' physical or emotional health to nursing staff.

  • Companionship: Building trusting relationships and offering emotional support to reduce feelings of isolation.

  • Safety and Comfort: Ensuring residents are safe, comfortable, and treated with respect at all times.

What you'll bring

You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

Purpose:

  • To enhance the quality of life for older adults by providing compassionate, respectful, and person-centred care.

  • To support clinical staff by assisting with non-medical tasks and contributing to a holistic care environment.

  • To promote independence while offering the necessary assistance to help residents live with dignity.

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

  • Certificate III in Individual Support (or equivalent)

  • NDIS Clearance

  • Valid ID

  • Professional Reference

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people's lives - and your career.

Are you ready to apply for this role? Click Apply now

Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.

We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

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