Personal Care Assistant at Villa Maria Fortitude Valley

About the Role

Join the compassionate team at Villa Maria Fortitude Valley as a Personal Care Assistant delivering respectful, high-quality support to aged care residents. This opportunity is available in permanent and casual positions, offering a flexible and supportive working environment. You will assist in maintaining the dignity, comfort, and independence of residents by providing personal care aligned with individual care plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal hygiene, including showering, dressing, and toileting.
• Assist with mobility, meal times, and facilitate social interaction.
• Offer companionship to enhance overall resident wellbeing.
• Keep resident accommodations and communal dining areas clean and orderly.
• Respond swiftly to residents’ call bells.
• Monitor and report any changes in residents’ conditions to Registered Nurses.
• Contribute to a safe, respectful, and team-focused care setting.

Candidate Profile

• Holder of Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, Individual Support, or equivalent qualification.
• Preferably with more than one year of experience in a residential aged care environment.
• Demonstrates warmth, respect, and a resident-centered approach.
• Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively with a care team.
• Strong communication abilities and effective time management.
• Dedicated to safety, quality care, and alignment with organisational values.

Additional Advantages

• Competency in medication administration.
• Legal entitlement to work full-time in Australia.
• Flexible availability for a range of shifts.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage of $38.00 plus superannuation.
• Access to salary packaging through not-for-profit status reducing taxable income.
• Supportive workplace culture with ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Fitness Passport providing discounts on gym memberships.
• Paid parental leave and long service leave entitlement after five years of employment.
• Extra week of leave for shift workers under Enterprise Agreement.
• Possibility to transfer within over 40 locations across NSW and Queensland.
• Commitment to inclusivity and respect for cultural diversity, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Additional Information

Catholic Healthcare honours the Traditional Owners of the land and promotes a safe and inclusive environment for all applicants. Direct applications are preferred; recruitment agency involvement will be contacted if required.