Casual Personal Care Assistant

We are looking for a special kind of person – a St Vincent's kind of person. Someone who puts compassion, connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do. 

As a Personal Care Assistant, you'll be part of an experienced, engaged and dedicated team helping to create a welcoming, professional and supportive care experience for the residents of St Vincent's Care Service, Eltham.  

St Vincent's Care Services Eltham is just 20 kilometres north-east of Melbourne's city centre and is well known for its vast amount of green space. We provide a welcoming and inclusive community where our residents enjoy the comfort of a relaxed lifestyle. 
 

What's on your CV is important, but what's in your heart matters more. Because at St Vincent's, kindness works for us. 

This is a casual role, and strong availability for both weekdays AM and PM across the week is highly regarded

Things that work for us:

• Certificate III in Individual Support / Certificate III Aged Care or similar qualification is essential.

• Experience in an aged care environment.

• Personal care provision that is consistent with the mission and philosophy of our organisation.

• Experience providing services and activities centred around client needs including grooming, showering, mobility, meals, toileting, social activities.

• High level of customer service skills.

• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

• Ability to follow directives as per care plan.

• Understanding of Aged Care and resident rights and responsibilities.

• Vaccinated (and maintain up-to-date vaccinations) against Influenza and Covid-19.

• National Police Certificate.

• NDIS Worker Screening Check may be a requirement of this role.

Things that work for you:

• Competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum.

• Opportunity to work for the nation's largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision.

• Friendly team environment with a great community care spirit.

• Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service.

• No cost uniforms and training.

• Free annual flu vaccination.

• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families.

• Access to the Fitness Passport (FP).

Why become part of the St Vincent's Care family?

Because you're like us, you believe that every act of kindness makes the world a better place. Better for everyone who lives in the 20+ facilities and locations we operate in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Better for all our staff and employees, who work tirelessly to provide the highest levels of care and quality of life for our clients. And better support for the local communities we play an important role in and continue to support.

At St Vincent's we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the important of creating a work environment that is welcome, safe, fair and impartial and invite people from all backgrounds to join our caring family.

Reconciliation Action Plan

St Vincent's Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's unique perspectives, knowledge, and cultural. We strive to achieve better physical, mental, and spiritual health outcomes through continued connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We understand the need to effectively engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to influence decision making at all levels and to create opportunity through sustainable and culturally safe employment. 

As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit get in contact at  

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No agencies please.

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit or get in contact at

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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