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Personal Care Assistant VMCH, Upper Ferntree Gully

  • Upper Ferntree Gully, VIC, Australia, 3156
  • Part time
  • Part-time opportunity at VMCH, Upper Ferntree Gully
  • Excellent NFP salary packaging benefits
  • Friendly team & excellent working conditions

 About the role 

We are looking for casual 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-centered 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
  • 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:

  • Excellent Salary Packaging benefits ($15,900 salary packaging and $2,500 Meals & Entertainment) 
  • A positive and supportive workplace culture
  • Ongoing professional development
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Praise Program where we recognise and reward the terrific work of our staff
  • Employee Referral Incentive

Don’t just take our word for it, take a look at what our staff are saying:

https://vmch.com.au/join-our-team/our-people/ 

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! Visit our careers page for other opportunities - https://careers.vmch.com.au/jobs. 

To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, NDIS Worker Screening Check, Evidence of Covid and Flu Vaccinations.

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

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