Personal Care Worker

Join our compassionate team at Jewish Care Victoria, where every day brings the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents. We're seeking dedicated Personal Care Assistants to provide person-centred care in our warm and supportive residential aged care environment.

Personal Care Worker

• Permanent part-time available: Night, PM & AM
• Make a meaningful difference delivering personalised care to residents in our Windsor home
• Work in a supportive and inclusive team environment that values diversity, promotes personal growth, and offers comprehensive training opportunities.

About the Opportunity

As a Personal Care Assistant, you'll work alongside our experienced team to deliver high-quality care that respects the dignity, preferences and cultural needs of each resident.

We offer a supportive workplace where your contributions are valued and recognised. You'll benefit from stable rosters that help you plan your life and work under supportive management who are committed to your professional growth and wellbeing.

What We're Looking For

• Completed a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or Certificate IV in Ageing Support
• Minimum of one year’s experience in aged care is desirable
• Strong communication skills and cultural sensitivity
• Experience providing personal care to assist residents with activities of daily living and lifestyle
• Legible and accurate documentation of daily care notes and observations as required with responsibility for ensuring up to date knowledge of Residential Care Standards and completion of assessment records in collaboration with the team
• Patience, empathy and respect for individual needs
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check

The benefits of working with Jewish Care

• Generous not-for-profit Salary Packaging to increase your take home pay!
• Employee Assistance for you and your family
• Free onsite staff car parking at our aged care facilities
• All locations close to public transport
• Career development and advancement encouraged
• Staff Referral Bonus Program

About us

Jewish Care Victoria, is a not-for-profit organisation and is one of the largest providers of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria and has been servicing the community for over 177 years. Our staff come from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. We offer an Ethos Day - an enriching learning experience that delves into the intricacies of Jewish history and culture. This day aims to foster a comprehensive understanding of the ethos and mission of Jewish Care.

If you're passionate about aged care and want to contribute to our residents' quality of life, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of our caring community.

Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community.

Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.

Jewish Care is committed to protecting clients and staff members from all forms of harm and abuse. We are a child safe organisation. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process during their recruitment process.