Personal Care Assistant - murrenda Residential Aged Care

Ongoing full-time or part-time opportunity
Exciting opportunity to work in our purpose-built facility
Wantirna based | Work close to home
Learning and career opportunities

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

We have exciting opportunities for Personal Care Assistants (PCA) to join us in our purpose-built residential aged care facility in Wantirna. Working in care led by Registered and Enrolled Nurses, you will support and assist residents by engaging in activities of daily living and lifestyle, supporting their well-being independence, privacy and dignity.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance; Certificate IV in Ageing Support or equivalent
Valid NDIS Screening Check
Availability to work morning and night duties
Previous experience working as a Personal Care Assistant in Residential Aged Care
Highly developed interpersonal skills
A strong commitment to high quality care
The ability to work as part of a diverse team
Excellent communication and organisational skills

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits which include:

Diverse and engaging career opportunities
Friendly & supportive team
Generous salary packaging options
Career progression in our teaching hospitals.