Time left to apply: End Date: July 11, 2025 (26 days left to apply)
Job requisition ID: JR142812
Job Description:
We are looking for a special kind of person – a St Vincent’s kind of person. Someone who puts compassion, connection, and caring for others at the heart of everything they do.
As a Personal Care Assistant, you’ll be part of an experienced, engaged, and dedicated team helping to create a welcoming, professional, and supportive care experience for the residents of St Vincent's Care Service, Werribee.
St Vincent’s Care Services Werribee is a contemporary boutique aged care facility, providing a high-quality haven of care within the centrally-located Wyndham Health Precinct. It is an 80-bed facility located 30km south-west of Melbourne's city centre.
What’s on your CV is important, but what’s in your heart matters more.
Because at St Vincent’s, kindness works for us.
Things that work for us:
Certificate III in Individual Support / Certificate III Aged Care or similar qualification is essential.
Experience in an aged care environment.
Personal care provision that aligns with our mission and philosophy.
Experience providing services and activities centered around client needs including grooming, showering, mobility, meals, toileting, social activities.
High level of customer service skills.
Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
Ability to follow directives as per care plan.
Understanding of Aged Care and resident rights and responsibilities.
Vaccinated (and maintain up-to-date vaccinations) against Influenza and Covid-19.
National Police Certificate.
NDIS Worker Screening Check may be required.
Things that work for you:
Competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum.
Opportunity to work for the nation’s largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision.
Friendly team environment with a great community care spirit.
Ability to see your impact on the business and its service.
No cost uniforms and training.
Free annual flu vaccination.
Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families.
Access to the Fitness Passport (FP).
Why join the St Vincent’s Care family?
Because you believe that every act of kindness makes the world a better place. Better for everyone who lives in our facilities across Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria. Better for our staff and employees, who work tirelessly to provide the highest levels of care and quality of life for our clients. And better support for the communities we serve.
For over 175 years, St Vincent’s Care Services (SVCS) has been a leading Catholic provider of aged care services in Australia. Our legacy of compassion, justice, integrity, and excellence, entrusted to us by the Sisters of Charity and their Founder Mary Aitkenhead, continues to inspire our work today.
Our spiritual and hospital-based heritage teaches us that wellness is about more than medical needs. It’s about building true partnerships based on trust and respect. That’s why we take a person-centered approach—delivering holistic, individual care that promotes wellbeing of mind, body, and spirit.
At St Vincent’s, we value inclusivity and diversity, and we are committed to creating a welcoming, safe, fair, and impartial work environment. We invite people from all backgrounds to join our caring family.
St Vincent’s Health Australia embraces the unique perspectives, knowledge, and cultural heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We aim to improve physical, mental, and spiritual health outcomes through ongoing connection and culturally safe employment opportunities.
We acknowledge the importance of creating a welcoming, safe, equitable, and inclusive work environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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