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Personal Care Worker - AM | PM | Night Shift

  • Bendigo, VIC, Australia, 3550
  • Any
  • Part time

About Us

At Uniting AgeWell, we are dedicated to empowering older people to experience wellbeing, choice, and independence in their lives. We strive to ensure they feel valued as members of their community and have easy access to the services they need—whether at home or in a residential setting—to live the life they want.

With services spanning Victoria and Tasmania, our team of 4,600 staff and 600 volunteers is committed to delivering high-quality care and support.

Our workplace culture is guided by the BEST philosophyBelieve, Excel, Support, and Trust—and underpinned by our core values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation, and Inclusion. These principles, along with our customer service charter and promise, shape everything we do.

For more information, visit our website: Uniting AgeWell

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Why join Uniting AgeWell? 

At Uniting AgeWell, we empower our staff to grow both personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact in their local communities. As part of our team, you’ll receive:

  • Competitive Pay: Above Award hourly rates
  • Salary Packaging Benefits: Up to $15,900 tax-free, plus an additional $2,650 annually for meals and entertainment
  • Annual Leave Loading: Extra pay while on leave
  • Career Growth: Access to education, training, and career pathway opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program: Confidential 24/7 support for you and your family
  • Enhanced Parental Leave: Flexible options for parental leave
  • Relocation Flexibility: Opportunities to work across Victoria and Tasmania within our extensive network

Be part of a not-for-profit, values-based organisation that genuinely cares about its people and the communities we serve. With ongoing training and support, we’ll help you succeed in your role and build a fulfilling career.

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Join Our Team at Strath-Haven, Bendigo!

Uniting AgeWell's Strath-Haven Community Facility provides high-quality care and support to residents, ensuring they live with dignity and comfort in a vibrant, homely environment. The newly completed Reservoir Wing heralds a new era in aged care, with intimate dining rooms, light-filled lounges, spacious bedroom suites, and seamless connections to the outdoors.

Take a virtual tour hereStrath-Haven Community

We are currently seeking passionate and caring individuals to join our team as Personal Care Workers on a permanent part-time basis. 

Our fixed fortnightly roster includes a commitment to at least one day per weekend with shifts available in either AM, PM, or night duty patterns. 

If you want to be part of a residence where residents are truly at the heart of everything we do, this could be the perfect role for you.

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About the Role

At Uniting AgeWell, Personal Care Workers deliver high-quality, person-centred care tailored to the individual needs of our residents. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will provide compassionate clinical and emotional support, recognising changes in residents’ conditions and escalating concerns where necessary.

Key Responsibilities

As a Personal Care Worker in our facility, you will:

  • Deliver personal care, including showering, grooming, dressing, and mobility assistance.
  • Support residents with daily living tasks such as meal assistance and maintaining a clean and comfortable environment.
  • Monitor residents’ physical, emotional, and behavioural well-being, promptly reporting any concerns.
  • Encourage social engagement and assist with recreational and group activities.
  • Provide care to residents with complex needs, including palliative care, dementia support, and pain management, to enhance their well-being.
  • Support nursing staff with assessments, documentation, and evaluation of care outcomes.
  • Ensure the cleanliness and safety of the environment, promptly addressing any issues.

View the position description here: Personal Care Worker

  • Certificate III qualified: $32.24 per hour
  • Certificate IV qualified: $33.48 per hour

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What We’re Looking For

A caring and empathetic nature is essential, along with a commitment to supporting residents to live with dignity and comfort. You’ll build strong relationships with residents and their families while contributing to a high-quality, person-centred care environment.

Successful candidates will have:

  • The ability to work a part-time roster, including at one day every weekend.
  • Excellent organisational skills, with a focus on maintaining safe, clean, and supportive environments for residents.
  • A strong understanding of the person-centred approach in residential care, with dedication to delivering high standards for residents and their families.
  • The ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment while building meaningful one-on-one connections with residents.
  • A commitment to our organisational values and the BEST philosophy—Believe, Excel, Support, and Trust.

If you share our passion for providing exceptional care, making a positive impact on residents’ lives, and helping people to AgeWell with dignity and comfort, we’d love to hear from you!

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Mandatory Requirements

  • Qualification: Certificate III/IV in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent (e.g., Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing in progress)
  • First Aid & CPR: Current certifications or willingness to obtain
  • Working with Children Check (Employee)
  • National Criminal Police Record Check or NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • Annual Vaccinations: As per organisational policy
  • Australian Work Rights
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How to Apply
 
Submit your application by clicking 'Apply'. You can access the position description here: 

For inquiries, please contact recruitment@unitingagewell.org.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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