At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care and support to older residents in a friendly environment.
- Company: Join Respect, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to aged care since 1922.
- Benefits: Flexible casual employment, salary packaging benefits, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Work in the beautiful Gippsland region with a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a genuine impact in residents' lives while building meaningful relationships.
- Qualifications: Certificate III or IV in Individual Support and a passion for aged care.
The predicted salary is between 19.8 - 24.2 $ per hour.
Make a difference at Lyrebird Village! Are you a Personal Care Assistant looking for a flexible opportunity where you can make a genuine difference in the lives of older people? Join the team at Respect Lyrebird Village as a Casual Personal Care Assistant (PCA) and become part of a supportive team where your compassion, skills, and commitment to quality care are valued.
At Respect, we believe everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect. As a Personal Care Assistant, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents while supporting their wellbeing, independence, and quality of life.
You'll enjoy:
- Casual employment with flexibility to suit your lifestyle
- A supportive and friendly team environment
- Meaningful relationships with residents and their families
- Learning, development, and career growth opportunities
- Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits
- Up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits
- A rewarding role where you can make a genuine impact every day
- Working in the beautiful Gippsland region
Located in the welcoming community of Drouin, Victoria (3818), Lyrebird Village offers the perfect blend of career satisfaction and lifestyle benefits. Enjoy the charm of a growing regional town, beautiful surrounding countryside, excellent local amenities, and convenient access to both Melbourne and Gippsland while working in a caring and supportive aged care environment where your contribution is truly valued.
As a Casual Personal Care Assistant at Lyrebird Village, you will play an important role in supporting our residents to live a life well-lived through compassionate, person-centred care. Working closely with our nursing team and wider care staff, you'll provide practical and emotional support while helping residents maintain their dignity, independence, comfort, and wellbeing.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Providing personal care, including assistance with showering, dressing, grooming, and hygiene
- Supporting residents with mobility, transfers, and safe manual handling practices
- Assisting with meals, hydration, and daily living activities
- Building meaningful and respectful relationships with residents and their families
- Observing and reporting changes in residents' health, wellbeing, and behaviour
- Working collaboratively with Registered Nurses and the broader care team
- Following individual care plans and maintaining accurate documentation
- Supporting residents to participate in lifestyle activities and maintain independence
- Promoting a safe, comfortable, and positive living environment
We're looking for a Personal Care Assistant who is compassionate, reliable, and passionate about supporting older people to live their best lives.
To be considered, you will have:
- Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (Ageing), Aged Care, or an equivalent qualification
- Previous experience in aged care, community care, disability support, or a similar role (desirable)
- A genuine passion for providing high-quality care to older people
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A positive, team-focused attitude
- The ability to work across a variety of shifts, including weekends if required
- An understanding of person-centred care principles
- Current National Police Certificate, or willingness to obtain one
Ready to make a difference?
Personal Care Assistant in Drouin employer: Respect Group Limited
Respect Aged Care is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture where you can truly make a difference in the lives of older Australians. As a not-for-profit organisation, we provide competitive salaries with salary packaging benefits and ample opportunities for career advancement and professional development, all while fostering a community of belonging at our Jallarah location in Meningie.
