At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver quality resident-centred care and support residents' independence.
- Company: Join one of Australia’s largest healthcare providers with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Salary packaging, discounted health insurance, flexible hours, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Casual roles available with various shifts to fit your schedule.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives every day while growing your skills.
- Qualifications: Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent and a passion for aged care.
The predicted salary is between 19.8 - 24.2 $ per hour.
Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers. Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment. Rewarding Career! Make a Real Difference Every Day!
About the role
As a PCW, you will deliver quality resident-centred care at all times attending to the personal needs of residents. This is a rewarding, hands-on role that will give you the opportunity to positively impact the lives of our residents. We currently have CASUAL opportunities, with various shifts available across a fortnightly roster, for PCWs to join our team!
Your main duties will include:
- Support residents to live the life they choose allowing them to exercise choice and independence.
- Contribute to the physical, emotional and lifestyle needs and wants of the residents, through assessment and observation.
- Implement clinical and care interventions as delegated by the Registered Nurse, and as documented in the resident’s plan of care.
- Assist the residents with their personal care and hygiene needs whilst encouraging their independence.
About you
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent.
- A passion for working in Aged Care and a sound understanding of the sector.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Current Covid-19 vaccinations including booster are mandatory unless assessed exempt.
- A desire to join a team committed to the care of others.
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter. Join our team, learn with purpose and drive positive impact in one of Australia’s largest healthcare providers across Public and Private Hospitals, Residential Aged Care and Home Care. With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships. Paid parental leave. Training, development pathways and career opportunities. Flexible hours that make sense for you.
Please note the following:
As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role. You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including tuberculosis screening.
Personal Care Worker in Blacktown employer: Calvary
At Calvary, we pride ourselves on being one of Australia’s largest health care providers, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment where our staff are truly valued. With a focus on professional development, flexible working hours, and generous benefits such as salary packaging and discounted health insurance, we empower our employees to grow in their careers while making a meaningful impact in the community. Join us in Kogarah, where you can lead a dedicated team in delivering exceptional aged care services with compassion and excellence.
