Personal Care Worker

• Guaranteed contract hours for Part Time positions
• Flexibility to work across various shifts (morning, afternoon and night)

Are you passionate and committed to improving the lives of older people? We are looking for enthusiastic Personal Care Workers to fill Permanent Part Time and Casual positions. As a Personal Care Worker you will be rewarded each day by caring for our residents and making a positive contribution to their daily lives. This is a busy, varied role where you will provide care and support with daily activities, including grooming, showering, mobility, meals, toileting, social activities, etc.

Successful applicants will share a genuine desire to care and assist consumers with a strong person centred care focus and will need to demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a similar role;
• Certificate III in Individual Support / Certificate III Aged Care or similar qualification essential;
• Ability to use computerised clinical management software such as Autumn Care;
• Ability to follow directives as per care plan;
• An ability to work within a multidisciplinary team;
• An understanding of Aged Care and resident rights and responsibilities;
• Current flu vaccination and National Police Certificate (within the last 6 months).

As a valued employee of St Vincent’s Care Services – Eltham we can offer you:

• Salary packaging options including an Everyday Purchases Card on a Visa Debit Card - it's the easiest way to salary package your living expenses.
• Opportunity to work for the nation’s largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision;
• A friendly team environment with a great community care spirit;
• Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service;
• No cost uniforms and training.

St Vincent’s Care Services (SVCS) is a leading Catholic provider of Aged Care Services in Australia. SVCS offers quality residential, community and independent living services through 20 facilities with locations in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. St Vincent’s has been providing health care in Australia for more than 155 years. The legacy entrusted to us by the Sisters of Charity and their Founder, Mary Aikenhead continues to inspire the service provided to our residents in a caring, friendly atmosphere, underpinned by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities, ethical practices and the principles of cultural diversity and also promote a smoke free work environment.

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

Interested? Apply today!