Seeking passionate Personal Care Workers to support older adults in delivering respectful, person-centred care across a diverse community.
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Casual or permanent part-time opportunities available
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Make a real difference in residents' daily lives
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Flexible shifts + supportive team environment
Are you a personal care worker with a passion for supporting older adults to live well, their way? Do you have experience working in aged care, and a genuine interest in making a difference in the lives of residents from a range of cultural backgrounds? If so, we would love to hear from you!
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Personal Care Worker to join our team at our Christie Downs site. In this role, you will provide compassionate, person-centred care to residents, supporting their individual needs, preferences, and wellbeing.
Your commitment to helping older people maintain their independence, dignity, and connection to their heritage will be highly valued. A key part of this position will be working collaboratively in a dynamic ‘house’ team environment (led by our clinical and non-clinical leaders), where courtesy and kindness, underpin everything that we do.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Provide high-quality personal care and support to residents in accordance with their individual care plans.
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Assist with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, dressing, grooming, mobility, and mealtime support.
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Encourage and facilitate resident participation in social and recreational activities.
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Communicate effectively and empathetically with residents, families, and staff demonstrating sensitivity to cultural differences and preferences.
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Observe and report any changes in residents’ health, wellbeing, or behaviour to clinical staff.
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Work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest standard of care is provided at all times.
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Uphold residents’ rights to privacy, dignity, and choice.
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Support residents in maintaining their cultural traditions, language, and links to community, with a particular focus on Greek culture for many of our residents
ABOUT YOU
You will have:
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Previous experience working in an aged care or personal care setting (minimum 3-4 years experience required to be shortlisted for this role).
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Demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues and residents from diverse cultural backgrounds
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A genuine passion for supporting older people to live well and maintain their independence.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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Formal qualifications in Aged Care, Disability, or Community Services (Certificate III or IV in Individual Support or equivalent preferred).
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National Police Clearance (or willingness to undertake).
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NDIS Clearance (or willingness to undertake – specific to our St Peters site)
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Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and public holidays as needed.
If you want to join our amazing team, St Basil’s offers:
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Professional Growth: Access training and development opportunities to elevate your skills.
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Meaningful Work: Be part of a team making a genuine difference in residents' lives, fostering real connections with the people we serve.
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Team Culture: A supportive, inclusive workplace where courtesy and kindness guide our every action.
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A Competitive Package: Enjoy salary packaging benefits and competitive remuneration.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining:
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your relevant experience and qualifications
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what motivates you to apply for this role
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How you apply person centred care into your everyday interactions with residents.
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates who do not submit their application with the above criteria may not be shortlisted or considered for this role.
If you would like to arrange a confidential discussion regarding the role, please email [email protected]
To find out more about us, visit our website www.stbasils.com.au
