Personal Care Worker

Personal Care Workers - Calvary Aged Care
Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
Build your career with Calvary, supporting the provision of care to our residents
About the role
Are you a passionate Personal Carer who wants to make a real difference to the lives of residents? If you answered yes, then join the team at Calvary Kirralee, located in Ballarat.
The Personal Care Worker role is instrumental in ensuring that we are providing high quality care to our residents at all times. This is a Casual position with with potential for permanent part time with a set roster. This role also offers flexible working hours that suit your lifestyle.
Key Responsibilities
Support residents to live the life they choose allowing them to exercise choice and independence.
Contribute to the physical, emotional and lifestyle needs and wants of the residents, through assessment and observation.
Implement clinical and care interventions as delegated by the Registered Nurse, and as documented in the resident’s plan of care.
Assist the residents with their Personal Care and hygiene needs whilst encouraging their independence
About you
Certificate III in individual support, or equivalent recognised qualification
Effective interpersonal communication; both written and verbal
Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads
Demonstrated flexibility, empathy and patience with the aged person and their needs
Demonstrated respect for residents’ privacy, dignity and self esteem
Working knowledge of WH&S and Infection Control
Your benefits:
NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
Paid parental leave
Training, development pathways and career opportunities
Flexible hours that make sense for you
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
Join our team, learn with purpose and drive positive impact in one of Australia’s largest healthcare providers across Public and Private Hospitals, Residential Aged Care and Home Care.
With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Apply now to start your career in an organisation that is making a positive difference in the community.
Please note the following:
As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role