Personal Care Assistant

Eunice Seddon Home (Dandenong)

Part Time Basis

INTERNAL ONLY

• Work with a rapidly growing not-for-profit that makes a difference and is committed to social justice
• Access to Salary Packaging + superannuation + 17.5% leave loading
• Competitive pay rates: $31.50 - $36.07/hr depending on qualifications and experience
• Part Time Basis – 5 shifts/fortnight
• Based at our Eunice Seddon Residential Aged Care Home in Dandenong (VIC)

Your new role

We are currently seeking a proactive Personal Care Assistant to join our friendly and dynamic residential team at our Eunice Seddon Residential Aged Care Home on a Part-Time basis for 5 shifts per fortnight.

Your fortnightly roster will be as below:

Week 1 – Wednesday (1430 – 2145) , Saturday(1430 – 2145)  & Sunday (1430 – 2145)

Week 2 – Wednesday (0700 -1445) & Thursday (0700 – 1400)

Successful candidates will have the capacity to undertake all the above shifts

Your responsibilities and duties will include:

• Assisting residents with personal care including personal hygiene, dressing, grooming and other activities of daily living
• Observing and reporting changes in resident’s behaviour or physical condition
• Undertaking medication management and treatment procedures as directed by the Residential Site Manager or person in charge
• Liaising with medical practitioners, pharmacists and other health services to provide relevant services for the care and wellbeing of the residents
• Assisting in the implementation of cigarette and alcohol programs
• Observing and reporting changes in residents behaviour or physical condition and maintain appropriate documentation as required

We are looking for candidates with the following:

• Ability to work both in team and autonomously
• Certificate III/IV in Aged Care/Individual Support
• Completion of medication administration unit (HLTHPS006 - Assist Clients with Medication)
• Prior experience in housing & homelessness support, aged care, welfare, disability support, mental health or community/home care
• Keen eye for detail
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to enhance or maintain our residents independence and lifestyle
• A friendly and non-judgmental attitude

This sounds great! How do I apply?

For more information about the role, you can download a copy of the Position Description here

Applications can be directed to Bernadette Eddelbuttel and submitted via our website

Please upload your documents in PDF Format

Applications close on Wednesday 2^nd of July 2025 at 5pm.

We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences, our Inclusion Statement may be accessed here. We encourage applications from First Nations people, people living with disability, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at inclusion@wintringham.org.au