Personal Care Assistant - VMCH - Berwick
- Berwick, VIC, Australia, 3806
- Part time
- Part time vacancies at VMCH Aged Care, Berwick
- Excellent NFP salary packaging benefits
- Friendly team & excellent working conditions
About the role
We are looking for part time Personal Care Assistants to bring joy to our resident’s day. Working as part of a friendly and close-knit team, your focus will be:
- Providing support and care according to the Care Plan and residents preferences and strengths
- Applying person-centred care approaches to all interactions with residents
- Considering the residents individual needs, stage of life, development and strengths when engaging in support activities
- Shifts and days as listed below, please make sure you are able to work all days and shifts in the option listed and list your preference for option 1 or 2 with your application please:
Option 1
Week 1
Thursday -4PM- 9PM
Saturday -3PM -10PM
Week 2-
Friday – 7am -2PM
Saturday and Sunday – 3PM-10PM
Option 2
Week 1
Saturday and Sunday – 8am to 1PM
Week 2
Monday 7AM- 3PM
Saturday and Sunday – 8am to 1PM
About you
You are an enthusiastic, motivated, self-starter who is eager to develop a career in aged care. To be considered for these roles, you will need:
- Certificate III in Aged Care, Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing Specialisation), or equivalent and/or Certificate IV in Aged Care, Certificate IV in Ageing Support
- Previous experience working in an aged care facility
- Ability to build effective relationships and work within a team
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
Why VMCH?
Because the people we employ make it a great place to work! In addition, VMCH will provide you with:
- A competitive salary, with salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay.
- A flexible and family-friendly work culture, with wellbeing initiatives.
- Employee and family assistance program including employee, manager, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, and legal assistance.
- Discounted private health insurance and discounted school holiday care support.
- A chance to make a positive difference in the lives of older people and the community.
- A rewarding and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and career progression.
About us
Here at VMCH our services are as diverse as the people we support. As a for-purpose organisation, Love, Joy, Courage and Hospitality aren’t just words to us, they guide us in everything we do. While we’ve been around for over a century, we’re always moving forward. We stay true to who we are by supporting people and families to live their best lives, providing a place to call home and spaces to learn and grow.
If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you!
To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights & NDIS Worker Screening Check.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.
Want to know if VMCH is right for you?
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