Personal Care Assistant (Pca) – Entry Level Roles Greater Melbourne

Career Entry roles in Aged Care facilities – Earn & Learn with full training provided.

Are you an enthusiastic, dedicated person looking for an opportunity to work as a Personal Care Assistant (PCA)?

As a Personal Care Assistant, you will work as part of a team providing safe and effective PERSONAL CARE tailored to the needs of your client group.

Duties include assisting and promoting independence with any of the following as required:

·        Personal care including assisting with hygiene, dressing and grooming

·        Mealtime assistance, washing, and supporting residents with activities of daily living

·        Monitoring and document changing needs to ensure currency of care plans

·        Transportation to community and medical appointments as required

·        Maintaining cleanliness of living spaces 

·        Engaging clients in meaningful activities tailored to their individual needs and goals

·        Facilitating activities related to health and wellness

Essential attributes for this role are:

·        Commitment to the rights of people with disabilities to live dignified lives

·        Effective communication skills

·        Able to accept responsibility 

·        Able to work collaboratively with all stakeholders

·        Able to cope with the physical demands of the job

·        Compassionate and caring nature

·        Promote access and equity

·        Ability to embrace diversity

Experience in a caring field would be an advantage but people new the industry are also encouraged to apply.

Eligibility Criteria:

·        Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.

·        Be willing to commit to a 12-month traineeship program

·        Must have current or willing to undergo a police check

·        COVID 19/flu Vaccinated