Personal Care Assistant

Job Description:We are looking for a special kind of person – a St Vincent’s kind of person. Someone who puts compassion, connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do.As a Personal Care Assistant you’ll be part of an experienced, engaged and dedicated team helping to create a welcoming, professional and supportive care experience for the residents of St Vincent’s Care Services Arundel.Arundel - nestled amongst parklands and only minutes to the beach located on the Gold Coast. It is neighboured by Biggera Waters, which is located directly across the Broadwater from the famous Gold Coast Spit. Our 50 bed facility is only 8km away from Southport, the central business district of the Gold Coast and one of the city’s largest communities.What’s on your CV is important, but what’s in your heart matters more.Because at St Vincent’s, kindness works for us.Things that work for us:Certificate III in Individual Support / Certificate III Aged Care or similar qualification is essentialExperience in an aged care environmentPersonal care provision that is consistent with the mission and philosophy of our organisationExperience providing services and activities centred around client needs including grooming, showering, mobility, meals, toileting, social activitiesHigh level of customer service skillsStrong attention to detail and excellent communication skillsAbility to follow directives as per care planUnderstanding of Aged Care and resident rights and responsibilitiesVaccinated (and maintain up-to-date vaccinations) against Influenza and Covid-19NDIS Worker Screening Check may be a requirement of this role.Things that work for you:Competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annumOpportunity to work for the nation’s largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive visionFriendly team environment with a great community care spiritAbility to visibly see your impact on the business and its serviceNo cost uniforms and trainingFree annual flu vaccinationEmployee Assistance Program for staff and their familiesAccess to the Fitness Passport (FP)Why become part of the St Vincent’s Care family?Our spiritual and hospital-based heritage has taught us that wellness is about more than medical needs. It’s about building a true partnership around trust and respect. That’s why we take a person-centred approach – delivering holistic, individual care that achieves wellbeing for mind, body and spirit.At St Vincent’s we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the important of creating a work environment that is welcome, safe, fair and impartial and invite people from all backgrounds to join our caring family.Reconciliation Action PlanSt Vincent’s Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s unique perspectives, knowledge, and cultural. We strive to achieve better physical, mental, and spiritual health outcomes through continued connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We understand the need to effectively engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to influence decision making at all levels and to create opportunity through sustainable and culturally safe employment.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 ,Interested?Apply today! Or if you have further queries, contact our Talent Team atNo agencies please.Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:Contact Details: svcs.recruitment@svha.org.auAlternate Contact:Closing Date: 12 May 2024 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan: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 or get in contact atCode of Conduct: