At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide personal care to help residents maintain independence and dignity.
- Company: Join a compassionate team in a purpose-driven aged care organisation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pay incentives, and discounted health insurance.
- Other info: Enjoy long-term employment in a stable sector with growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Certificate III in relevant field and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 $ per year.
The Position
As a Personal Care Assistant, you'll join a dynamic and supportive care team where compassion meets purpose.
Working alongside our senior clinical team, you'll help residents live with dignity, independence, and the kind of care that turns ordinary days into unforgettable ones.
Every interaction matters.
Every smile counts.
Every shift leaves a lasting impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide personal care to assist residents to maintain independence and dignity with respect to activities of daily living and lifestyle.
- Attend to meal delivery and refreshments as required.
- Record observations on relevant assessment charts and documents any observed exceptions to the care plan in the progress notes; and reports such to the EN/RN.
- Check residents daily menu requirements.
- Attend to duties as allocated and or delegated by the RN/EN, including general ward duties.
- Any other task not defined but within the employees skills, as directed by the organisation.
Requirements
- Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
- NDIS check (or ability to acquire).
- Relevant Certificate III Qualification.
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience in residential aged care.
- To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and entitlements.
- Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
- Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation.
- Long-term employment in a recession-proof sector.
- Learning, development, and growth opportunities.
- Discounted private health insurance.
Your next chapter begins in Tongala. The residents are waiting. The team is ready. The legend? That's up to you.
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Personal Care Assistant in Tongala employer: Respect
At Respect, we pride ourselves on being the largest provider of aged care services in Regional Australia, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment that values dignity and compassion. As a not-for-profit organisation based in the serene coastal town of Penguin, Tasmania, we provide our employees with competitive remuneration, salary packaging options, and abundant opportunities for personal and professional growth. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of older Australians while enjoying long-term job security and a thriving workplace culture focused on well-being.
