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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 5000 staff and 600 volunteers is committed to delivering high-quality care and support.

Our workplace culture is guided by the BEST philosophy - Believe, 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

Why Join Uniting AgeWell?

When you join Uniting AgeWell, you’ll be part of a supportive, values-driven organisation that empowers staff to grow personally and professionally while making a meaningful difference in local communities.

We offer:

• Competitive pay with above Award hourly rates

• Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 tax-free, plus an additional $2,650 annually for meals and entertainment

• Annual leave loading, providing extra pay while on leave

• Career growth opportunities with access to education, training, and career pathways

• Employee Assistance Program, offering confidential 24/7 support for you and your family

• Enhanced parental leave, with flexible options to support families

• Relocation flexibility, with 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 rewarding, fulfilling career.

About the Role

Uniting AgeWell’s Strath-Haven Community Residential 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 here: Strath-Haven Community

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

Key Responsibilities

As a Personal Care Worker at Strath-Haven, 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, 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

• Maintain a safe and clean environment, addressing any risks or issues promptly

Available Shifts

Please note: the following shift line roles are currently available and offered on a set fortnightly roster. Shift patterns are subject to change.

• Afternoon shifts
  Sunday to Tuesday, 2:45 pm to 9:00 pm
  34.5 hours per fortnight
• Day shifts
  Thursday to Saturday, 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
  45 hours per fortnight

• Alternating afternoon shifts
  Week 1: Thursday and Friday, 2:45 pm to 10:00 pm
  Week 2: Thursday to Saturday, 2:45 pm to 10:00 pm
  33.75 hours per fortnight

You Bring

• The ability to work a part-time ongoing roster

• Excellent organisational skills, with a focus on maintaining safe, clean, and supportive environments for residents

• A strong understanding of person-centred care, with dedication to delivering high standards for residents and their families

• A positive, adaptable mindset, always placing the resident at the heart of what you do

• The ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment while building meaningful one-on-one connections with residents

• A commitment to Uniting AgeWell’s values and the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support, and Trust

Essential Requirements

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (Ageing), or equivalent qualification, with a minimum of 12 months’ recent experience in a similar role within a residential aged care facility

• Current Victorian Working with Children Check – Employee

• Current National Police Record Check

• Up-to-date annual vaccinations as required, in line with the Uniting AgeWell Vaccination Policy

• Full Australian working rights