At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care to older people, enhancing their wellbeing and independence.
- Company: Join Uniting AgeWell, a values-driven organisation dedicated to quality aged care.
- Benefits: Above-award pay, salary packaging, career pathways, and 24/7 support.
- Other info: Flexible locations across Victoria and Tasmania with great team culture.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of older Australians while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Personal Care Worker and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 24.3 - 29.7 $ per hour.
About Uniting AgeWell: Our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 5000 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.
What is a Talent Pool? An opportunity for Personal Care Workers to flag their interest in joining Uniting AgeWell and to let us know their:
- preferences for particular sites
- preferences for particular shift lines
- availability to work.
How does a Talent Pool work?
- You express your interest by completing an online application.
- There are more questions than a usual application because we want to understand exactly what you're looking for and your availability.
- We use all your information to pre-screen your application and 'match' you to possible opportunities as they arise.
- We will flag to you any available opportunities that match what you're looking for faster than standard advertising.
What are we looking for?
- Minimum 2 years experience as a Personal Care Worker in residential aged care (desired).
- Current Victorian Working With Children Check (Employee version).
- Current and ongoing flu vaccinations.
- Australian working rights.
- Ability to pass a national police clearance / NDIS clearance.
- Demonstrated experience with dementia care and palliative care support (desired).
- Excellence in decision making, critical analysis and on the spot problem solving.
- Demonstrated abilities to delegate and prioritise in a fast paced environment with exemplary communication skills in a team and one on one interactions with all levels of care partners.
- Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions.
- Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust).
Why should you consider participating?
- Uniting AgeWell has 13 sites across Victoria.
- We regularly recruit Enrolled Nurses (Med. Endorsed).
- We want to be more proactive and responsive to meeting our operational needs.
Why you should choose Uniting AgeWell?
- Our sites are easy to access with public transport and free on/off site parking.
- Above award hourly rates.
- Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually.
- Annual Leave loading.
- Career pathways, education and training opportunities.
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff.
- Enhanced Parental Leave options.
- Location options - move within our Uniting AgeWell network (Victoria and Tasmania).
- Not for profit, values-based organisation.
What should you do next?
If you're keen to participate then – apply now! Start your application, take your time to upload all your information and start getting matched to available opportunities. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!
Compassionate Personal Care Worker in Melbourne employer: Uniting AgeWell Careers
Uniting AgeWell is an exceptional employer dedicated to enhancing the lives of older Australians through a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer opportunities for professional development while fostering a sense of community among our 5,000 staff members. Located in Victoria and Tasmania, our focus on the BEST philosophy—Believe, Excel, Support, and Trust—ensures that every team member feels valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents and clients.
