Personal Care Assistant

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Salary: Hourly rate between $26.41 - $33.11
Location: Various locations across Victoria
Upload with Application: Resume, and all relevant qualifications


Where there's life, there's Mercy.
Where there's care, there's You.


Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you'll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.


At Mercy Health, it's all about taking what we have and making it better.


To do that, we need you.


Join us as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.


About the opportunity

At Mercy Health, each moment, no matter how small, truly matters - and as a Personal Care Assistant, you'll make a genuine difference when it's needed the most.

As a Personal Care Assistant, you will support individuals with daily tasks, personal care needs, and mobility assistance. Your role will involve fostering independence, providing companionship, and ensuring the well-being and comfort of those under your care.

• Provide quality resident-focused care utilising a person-centred approach and in accordance with care plans, Aged Care Standards and policies/procedures of Mercy Health.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation relevant to resident care.
• Work in consultation with other staff to provide relevant and timely information.
• Preferred availability during the evening, overnight and weekends.

We have amazing opportunities available across our homes in Victoria, these include Myrtleford Lodge, Woods Point as well as Mercy Place Albury, Ave Maria, Ballarat, Bethlehem, Boronia, Colac, Corben, Nixon, Northcliffe, Dandenong, East Melbourne, Fernhill, Keon Park, Lynbrook, Mentone, Montrose, Parkville, Rice Village, Rosebud, Shepparton South, Templestowe, Warrnambool, and Wyndham.


What you'll bring

You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
  
• A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.
  
• The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

• Certificate III or IV in Aged Care.
  
• Current National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) clearance.
  

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people's lives - and your career.

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Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.

We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.