Personal Care Assistant

Ron Conn Nursing Home – Avondale Heights(VIC)

Part Time Basis

• Competitive pay rates – $32.97 - $38.49 p/hr (dependent on qualifications & experience)
• ​Join the tight knit, dynamic team at one of our residential aged care sites providing high quality accommodation and care to older people.
• Discounted membership to over 290 gyms/recreation centres
• Part Time role – 7 shifts per fortnight
• Based at Ron Conn Nursing Home in Avondale Heights (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 to join our friendly and dynamic residential team at our Ron Conn nursing home on a Part Time basis. The fortnightly schedule will consist of 7 evening shifts.

The fortnightly roster is as below:

Week 1: Thursday (1400 – 2200), Friday (1615 – 2115) &  Sunday(1615 – 2115)

Week 2: Monday (1615 – 2115), Tuesday (1615 – 2115), Thursday (1615 – 2115) & Friday (1400 – 2200)

Successful applicants will have the capacity to fulfill 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
• To observe and report changes in resident’s behaviour or physical condition
• To undertake medication management and treatment procedures as directed by the Residential Site Manager or person in charge
• To liaise 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
• 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 Lexi Scardamaglia (Residential Site Manager) and submitted via our website

Please upload your documents in PDF Format

Applications close on Tuesday 24^th of June 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

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 as well as the 2025 Influenza Immunisation before commencing employment, and must provide evidence.