Title: Personal Care Assistant - Residential Aged Care
Wantirna, VIC, AU, 3152
Personal Care Assistant - Murrenda Residential Aged Care
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Ongoing full-time, part-time or casual opportunity
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Exciting opportunity to work in our purpose-built facility
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Wantirna based
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Learning and career opportunities
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.
About the role
We have exciting opportunities for Personal Care Assistants (PCA) to join us in our purpose-built residential aged care facility in Wantirna. Working in care led by Registered and Enrolled Nurses, you will support and assist residents by engaging in activities of daily living and lifestyle, supporting their well-being independence, privacy and dignity.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
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Certificate III in Health Services Assistance; Certificate IV in Ageing Support or equivalent
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Valid NDIS Screening Check
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Previous experience working as a Personal Care Assistant in Residential Aged Care
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Highly developed interpersonal skills
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A strong commitment to high quality care
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The ability to work as part of a diverse team
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Excellent communication and organisational skills
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
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Diverse and engaging career opportunities
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Friendly & supportive team
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Flexible working hours
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Salary packaging options
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Career progression in our teaching hospitals
Next Steps
Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.
We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.
If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check (which we will pay for). We will notify unsuccessful candidates.
Good to know:
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We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
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We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
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As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
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Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
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Advertising may end before the closing date.
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We do not accept recruitment agency application
Please Click Here for the Position Description
Contact Person: Nursing and Midwifery Workforce
Contact Number: 03 9095 2451
Contact Email: NMWorkforce@easternhealth.org.au
Need help submitting your application?
Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1)
Our Values in Action:
Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day