At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care and support to older residents in a friendly environment.
- Company: Join Respect Wattleglen, a respected not-for-profit aged care provider.
- Benefits: Flexible casual employment, salary packaging benefits, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team dedicated to enhancing residents' wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a genuine difference in the lives of older people while building meaningful relationships.
- Qualifications: Certificate III or IV in Individual Support and a passion for quality care.
The predicted salary is between 19.8 - 24.2 $ per hour.
Make a difference at Wattleglen! 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 Wattleglen in Sale, VIC 3850 as a Casual Personal Care Assistant and become part of a supportive team where your compassion, skills, and commitment to quality care are valued.
Why Join Respect? 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. At Wattleglen, you'll work alongside a dedicated team to create a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment where residents feel at home.
- Casual employment with flexibility to suit your lifestyle
- A supportive and friendly local team
- 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
- The opportunity to work within a respected aged care provider in the Sale community
About the Role: As a Casual Personal Care Assistant at Wattleglen, 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 nurses and wider care team, you'll provide practical and emotional support while helping residents maintain their dignity, independence, and wellbeing.
Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities Will Include:
- Providing personal care including assistance with showering, dressing, and grooming
- Supporting residents with mobility and safe manual handling
- Assisting with meals, hydration, and daily living activities
- Building meaningful relationships with residents and their families
- Observing and reporting changes in residents' health and wellbeing
- Working collaboratively with nurses and the wider care team
- Following individual care plans and maintaining accurate documentation
- Supporting residents to participate in activities and maintain their independence
About Respect: Respect is a proud not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting older Australians since 1922. We believe everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect. Today, Respect supports thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New South Wales, and Tasmania through residential aged care, home care, retirement living, and independent living communities.
About You: 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) or equivalent
- Previous experience in aged care or a similar role is desirable
- A genuine passion for providing quality care to older people
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A positive, team-focused attitude
- The ability to work across a variety of shifts
- An understanding of person-centred care
- Current National Police Certificate or the ability to obtain one
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check or the ability to obtain one
Personal Care Assistant in Melbourne employer: Respect Group
Respect Aged Care is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being of its employees and residents alike. With a strong commitment to professional development, competitive salaries, and the unique advantage of not-for-profit salary packaging, our team enjoys a supportive work culture that fosters growth and community engagement. Located in the beautiful northwest coast of Tasmania, we offer a meaningful career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of older adults.
