Personal Care Assistant (medication endorsed)

McLean Lodge – Travancore

Part Time Night Shift – multiple roles available

• Competitive base rates – $35.63 to $39.93 p/hr (dependent on qualifications & experience)
• Part Time Basis – Several available positions
• 14 shifts per fortnight to be split across multiple roles
• Night shifts from 22:30 to 07:30 (Monday to Sunday)
• Based at our McLean Lodge in Travancore (VIC)

About us
Wintringham is a specialised non-religious not-for-profit welfare organisation. We are committed to providing older people who are at risk or have experienced homelessness with a range of high-quality care, housing and services. We employ more than 1,000 staff across Victoria and Tasmania

Your new role

We are currently seeking a proactive Personal Care Assistant (medication endorsed) to join our friendly and dynamic residential team at our Mclean Lodge on a Part Time Basis for 14 shifts per fortnight. The shifts will be allocated to multiple successful candidates based on availability allowing for a flexibility.

The fortnightly roster to be split across successful candidates will be as below:

Week 1: Monday to Sunday (22:30 – 07:30)

Week 2: Monday to Sunday (22:30 – 07:30)

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
• 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
• Providing emotional support to residents.

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 Task Analysis here and of the Position Description here

Applications can be directed to Karen Mills and submitted via our website

Please upload your documents in PDF Format

Applications close on Wednesday 11^th of March 2026 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

Successful applicants may be required to undergo a NDIS Worker Screening Check and Police Records check. Refusal to provide your information to both parties will prevent Wintringham from being able to continue with your application.

Applicants who have lived in a country other than Australia for a period longer than 12 months in the last 10 years may be required to undergo an International Police Check.

Successful candidates will be required to comply with the Wintringham Health and Immunisation policy including having one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine before commencing employment, and must provide evidence.