Personal Care Assistant - Residential aged care

Personal Care Assistant - Residential aged careAdd expected salary to your profile for insightsPERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT -Residential Aged CareWork across 2 homes - Ballan and Canadian (Ballarat) LocationCasual AM / PM Shifts across two aged care homes not far from each otherNot-for-Profit Salary Packaging Options - increase your take home pay!We’re looking for a compassionate Personal Care Assistants (PCA) to join our team across our residential homes in Ballarat and Ballan. In this rewarding role, you’ll provide high-quality care that supports the dignity, comfort, and wellbeing of our aged clients—helping them live their best possible lives.What you bring:Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalentMinimum of 2 years relevant work experience in Residential Aged Care.Availability to work AM and PM shifts weekday and weekends.Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to older people and their families.Ability to understand and implement resident care plans.Ability to identify problems and a clear understanding of when to alert immediate supervisors.Demonstrated time management and multi-tasking skills.Pro-active and dedicated approach to deliver best practice care.Commitment to maintaining confidentiality in all matters.Able to demonstrate flexibility to workplace demands and a teamwork attitude.What we offer:Salary Packaging and Meals Card – NFP benefitsBoard Scholarships and Employee Awards24-hour phone support available whilst on shiftWork Life BalanceEmployee Assistance ProgramAbout us:mecwacareis a leading not-for-profit organization that has been supporting Victorians for more than. 65+ years. We are a values-based, care-driven organization that provides residential, community and in-home nursing, care and support services for the elderly and people living with a disability. mecwacare supports more than 20,000 people each week across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria. We are a rapidly growing organization with a diverse workforce of more than 3,500 employees and 500 volunteers, representing 89 nationalities and speaking 100 languages.To apply:Click apply and submit your CV. Successful candidate will have to have sufficient work rights in Australia and provide/undergo a satisfactory Police Check.PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT -Residential Aged CareWork across 2 homes - Ballan and Canadian (Ballarat) LocationCasual AM / PM Shifts across two aged care homes not far from each otherNot-for-Profit Salary Packaging Options - increase your take home pay!We’re looking for a compassionate Personal Care Assistants (PCA) to join our team across our residential homes in Ballarat and Ballan. In this rewarding role, you’ll provide high-quality care that supports the dignity, comfort, and wellbeing of our aged clients—helping them live their best possible lives.What you bring:Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalentMinimum of 2 years relevant work experience in Residential Aged Care.Availability to work AM and PM shifts weekday and weekends.Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to older people and their families.Ability to understand and implement resident care plans.Ability to identify problems and a clear understanding of when to alert immediate supervisors.Demonstrated time management and multi-tasking skills.Pro-active and dedicated approach to deliver best practice care.Commitment to maintaining confidentiality in all matters.Able to demonstrate flexibility to workplace demands and a teamwork attitude.What we offer:Salary Packaging and Meals Card – NFP benefitsBoard Scholarships and Employee Awards24-hour phone support available whilst on shiftWork Life BalanceEmployee Assistance ProgramAbout us:mecwacareis a leading not-for-profit organization that has been supporting Victorians for more than. 65+ years. We are a values-based, care-driven organization that provides residential, community and in-home nursing, care and support services for the elderly and people living with a disability. mecwacare supports more than 20,000 people each week across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria. We are a rapidly growing organization with a diverse workforce of more than 3,500 employees and 500 volunteers, representing 89 nationalities and speaking 100 languages.To apply: Click apply and submit your CV. Successful candidate will have to have sufficient work rights in Australia and provide/undergo a satisfactory Police Check.Unlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchYour application will include the following questions:How many years' experience do you have as a personal care assistant? Have you completed a qualification in aged care? Do you have a Certificate III in Individual Support? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of OH&S/WHS? Are you willing to Work across 2 sites - Ballan and Canadian (Ballarat) Location? Are you available to work in a casual role with flexibility across AM and PM shifts, Monday through Sunday? Where do you live?mecwacare is a leading not-for-profit organisation with a reputation for excellence. We have provided care to the Victorian community since 1959, offering residential aged care, home care packages, respite care, in-home support, community housing, community programs, disability and nursing services. We provide optimal choice for people of all ages, irrespective of financial, religious, cultural or lifestyle background.mecwacare cares for more than 14,000 people each week across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria through a highly-integrated service network operated by more than 1,700 employees and 350 volunteers. Our staff are culturally and linguistically diverse, representing 89 nationalities and speaking 98 languages.Our organisation believes in responding to the changing needs of the community and actively encourages and supports continuous improvement, innovation and safe service delivery.mecwacare is a leading not-for-profit organisation with a reputation for excellence. We have provided care to the Victorian community since 1959, offering residential aged care, home care packages, respite care, in-home support, community housing, community programs, disability and nursing services. We provide optimal choice for people of all ages, irrespective of financial, religious, cultural or lifestyle background.mecwacare cares for more than 14,000 people each week across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria through a highly-integrated service network operated by more than 1,700 employees and 350 volunteers. Our staff are culturally and linguistically diverse, representing 89 nationalities and speaking 98 languages.Our organisation believes in responding to the changing needs of the community and actively encourages and supports continuous improvement, innovation and safe service delivery.What can I earn as a Personal Care Assistant #J-18808-Ljbffr