Personal Care Assistant Carrum Downs

Make a lasting impact in a values-driven organisation supporting diverse communities

MiCare is a not-for-profit organisation that exists to enable people from diverse backgrounds to lead dignified and meaningful lives. We offer aged care, home care, retirement living and migrant support services, with a strong focus on culturally appropriate care and community connection.

With teams located across Victoria and Queensland, we embrace diversity in both our workforce and the communities we support. At MiCare, you'll join a compassionate, dedicated group of people working to deliver real impact every day.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced and qualified Personal Care Assistant for our Residential Aged Care Facility in Carrum Down.

Achieve work/life balance by working closer to home and trade the busyness of the city for a more idyllic suburban pace. Our ideal incumbent will thrive on building strong rapport with our valuable elders and their families, delivering over and above quality care by supporting their daily care needs, completing vital documentation and being a strong contributor to a passionate team

In a role with plenty of variety, your experience, motivation, flexibility and collaborative approach to quality service delivery will be highly regarded.

Some of the key responsibilities of the role include:

• Assisting with bathing, grooming and getting dressed
• Handling household tasks like grocery shopping and laundry
• Preparing and serving meals at the appropriate time
• Administering oral and topical medication under the supervision of medical personnel
• Providing mental and emotional support
• Making recommendations to family members and healthcare personnel on the plan of care
• Organising suitable recreational activities for our elders
• Collaborating with other health care and social care professionals to provide the best possible care

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

• Minimum Cert III (Aged Care)
• Cert IV (Aged Care) highly advantageous but not essential
• Nursing student working towards Diploma or Bachelors degree

Skills:

• • The ability to work with frail and/or confused elders and their families
    
    within the Accreditation Standards and funding guidelines
• The ability to accept direction and to work in a team environment with
  
  minimal supervision
• Basic knowledge of the ageing process
• Demonstrated basic computer skills
• Recognise own abilities and level of competence
• Medication endorsed highly advantageous
• To have a basic knowledge of Work Health and Safety procedures
• The ability or willingness to speak/learn Dutch and an understanding of
  
  the Dutch culture and history
• The ability to work in a culturally sensitive manner within an ethno
  
  specific environment
• To have a basic knowledge of Work Health and Safety procedures
• Experience with a Memory support unit/ Dementia Care/ High Care is preferred

Why MiCare?

• $38.60-$40.50 p/hr depends on skills + 12% Superannuation
• Save on tax with generous salary packaging benefits — novated leasing, general living expenses, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire.
• Enjoy exclusive perks via our employee wellness portal — access to amazing discounts on everyday items.
• Act as a change agent — drive real transformation in a purpose-led organisation.
• Be part of a multicultural, values-led team making a real difference in the community.
• Grow with us — access professional development in a supportive, collaborative environment.

To be considered for this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or permanent resident. The successful applicant must satisfactorily complete all pre-employment checks, including National Police Check, Working with Children Check, NDIS Check and influenza and COVID 19 Vaccinations.

How to Apply?

If you're ready to join an incredible team in a purpose driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you. When applying, please combine your CV and cover letter into one document and upload it as part of your application.

You can also review the Position Description for further information about the role and requirements.

Applications close 5:00pm, 16 October 2025.

MiCare is handling this recruitment independently and is not engaging agency support at this stage.