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Personal Care Assistant, VMCH Star of the Sea,Torquay

  • Torquay, Victoria, VIC, Australia, 3228
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Multiple positions available for Personal Care Assistants
  • Permanent, part time or full time on offer | Located in Torquay
  • Competitive hourly rate, fantastic team and supportive management

About the role

We are seeking Personal Care Assistants to join VMCH Star of the Sea on a permanent, part-time basis.

  • Morning, afternoon and night shifts available
  • Ideally to pick up a minimum of three shifts per week

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

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

Why Star of the Sea

Why VMCH?

Because the people we employ make it a great place to work! In addition, VMCH will provide you with:

  • A rewarding and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and career progression. 
  • A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay. 
  • A flexible and family-friendly work culture, with wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave. 
  • Employee assistance program including employee, manager, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, and legal assistance.
  • Discounted private health insurance, school holiday programs and car hire.
  • The opportunity to open a high-interest savings account with our banking partner.
  • We value diversity, champion inclusion, and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and with all abilities, to consider joining our vibrant community.

About us

Here at VMCH our services are as diverse as the people we support. As a for-purpose organisation, love, joy, hospitality, and courage 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, a NDIS Worker Screening Check, Evidence of Flu and Covid (3 Doses) Vaccinations.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.

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