Personal Care Assistant

$33.82 per hour ($42.27 incl. casual loading)Great organisational culture and supportive team environmentComlink Australia recognises, values and invests in youWork flexibly (we do our best to accommodate your individual needs)Salary packaging opportunitiesPaid Parental Leave (for eligible employees)Discounted gym membershipEmployee Assistance Program to help support you through life's challengesPaid training and continuous learning and development opportunitiesWe have created a culture of collaboration, where our table is roundAbout the roleWe are seeking a Personal Care Assistant who are committed to ensuring the highest possible standard of in-home care for our valued clients.What will this look like on a day-to-day basis?
You will be:Providing consumer directed care services to clients as prescribed in the client's care planAssisting clients with mobility and transfers, along with other ADL activities to help maintain an independent lifestyleAssisting clients with general domestic dutiesActively participating in care plan development to ensure the clients ever changing needs are being metRecognising and responding to change in a client's condition, as well as documenting and communicating this information as requiredEnsuring clients are treated with dignity and respect and supported to exercise choice and independenceOther things you might like to knowYou will be required to use your private vehicle for work purposes, with a kilometre-reimbursement offered; andPaid compliance checks offered including NDIS Worker Screening.This position is best suited to someone who has:Minimum Certificate III qualification i.e. Individual Support, Aged Care, Community ServicesPreferably 12 months experience working in the Home Care sector, particularly with Home Care Packages and CHSP funded care servicesWillingness to embrace domestic care duties as part of their roleGenuine empathy with elderly clients and a passion to work within the community service industryUnderstanding of specialised service delivery within diverse groups, specifically Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, CALD, Veterans, Disability, Mental Health, LGBTI+ and HomelessnessHow to applyBe creative, fun, and real in your cover letter.
Show us who you are, your superpower, and the value you'll bring to our team.
Ready to make a difference?
Who is Comlink Australia?
We foster a culture of inclusion, support, and respect.
As a trailblazer in our industry, we look beyond traditional aged care to see the human in every client.
Our mission is to become Australia's most trusted home and community care provider, promoting healthy aging.
If you share our passion, we want to hear from you.We would love to introduce you to our values...Our table is round- we are one team, where every voice mattersSee the human- we leave our egos at the door and see people as people firstThe right way, and again– we are committed to continuously improving to achieve the best possible outcomeBrilliantly bold– we own our decisions and learn from our mistakesMake a little magic– our clients are at the heart of all that we do
Do you want to work for a company that lives and breathes these values?
We embrace diversity and invite individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including those from the LGBTI community, people with disabilities, and all ethnicities.Unlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchYour application will include the following questions:How many years' experience do you have as a personal care assistant?
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Have you completed a qualification in aged care?
Community Services & Development 101-1,000 employeesComlink Australia is on a mission to become Australia's most trusted home and community care provider.
We empower our people to experience healthy ageing by supporting them to live and age well in their homes.Our services include in-home care, community transport, and social support.We have cultivated a culture where people feel included, supported and respected.
Being part of a team of like-minded people who share a common vision creates an inspiring and rewarding workplace.Comlink Australia is on a mission to become Australia's most trusted home and community care provider.
We empower our people to experience healthy ageing by supporting them to live and age well in their homes.Our services include in-home care, community transport, and social support.We have cultivated a culture where people feel included, supported and respected.
Being part of a team of like-minded people who share a common vision creates an inspiring and rewarding workplace.To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.What can I earn as a Personal Care Assistant
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