Personal Care Worker - Casual - Gladswood Lodge
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Benetas
MI
Summary
Assist residents with daily activities and social engagement while observing and reporting changes in their condition. Maintain accurate documentation, including charting and progress notes, to ensure high-quality care.
Job Description
Empowered to Shine
Join our team of 2000+ people making a positive difference to over 15,000 older Victorians through aged care services. As a respected not-for-profit organisation, we’re transforming the experience of ageing through collaboration, new ideas and investment in people and services.
The Role
We are looking for experienced Personal Care Workers to join our Gladswood Lodge residential aged care home in Brunswick West. Gladswood Lodge is a welcoming home supporting older Victorians with person-centred care, dignity and genuine connection.
We currently have casual opportunities available across AM, PM and Night Duty shifts. This role would suit Personal Care Workers who are looking for flexible casual shifts and are available to support the home across a range of days and shift times, including weekends.
Our Personal Care Workers:
- Assist residents with daily activities according to their needs and choices
- Observe and report any changes in resident condition to the Nurse on shift
- Plan and support residents with social and lifestyle activities within the home
- Document information including all required charting and progress notes
- Spend time with the residents to connect, share stories and show empathy
Our Personal Care Workers (PCWs) are dedicated to helping older Victorians live their best lives, by delivering person-centred care that can only come from truly knowing the individuals they are supporting. The role of a PCW is exciting and diverse in our residential aged care homes. Each day is unique and offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to our residents. With our deeply lived values guiding the way, our PCWs enjoy a respectful, collaborative environment where they’re trusted to do their best. We prioritise resident and employee wellbeing, while offering flexibility, recognition and opportunities for growth.
About you
- Completed or currently studying a Cert III or higher in Individual Support or a related qualification. If you have completed the first year of your nursing studies, and have completed your placements, you will be a qualified Care Worker
- Experience working in an aged care environment
- A genuine passion for caring and ability to build rapport with clients
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Respect for all, regardless of background, gender, age, religion, race, or sexual orientation
- A current NDIS Worker Screening Check or ability to obtain
Why Benetas?
- $46.33 per hour + superannuation
- Casual shifts available across AM, PM and Night Duty - work life balance with a variety of days and shifts to pick from
- Not for profit salary packaging up to $18,550 per annum - reduce tax and increase your take home pay
- Career Progression – Internal promotions, cross-departmental mobility, leadership development opportunities, internal training programs + our own Scholarship program
- Recognitions and Awards – celebrate your achievements with peer and Benetas recognition programs
Join us on our fulfilling journey, as we transform the experience of ageing through collaboration, new ideas and genuine care. Across many different and interesting roles, we support our people to build meaningful connections and make a real impact by delivering exceptional, person-centred care. Our accessible and supportive leaders provide the resources, professional development and opportunities for career growth you need to succeed. Live your best work/life in an inclusive, people-centred environment, where our values are deeply lived, your safety and well-being are a priority and your contribution is celebrated. Feel uplifted by our supportive and respectful culture, where purposeful work connects us and everything we do.
Interested in developing a career with Benetas, APPLY NOW!
Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before the ad closes.
Benetas is one of the leading not-for-profit providers of residential aged and community care services in Victoria. We provide older people, their families and carers with outstanding levels of customer service and individualised care when they need it.
Benetas supports more than 4,000 older people each year to live fulfilling lives through our aged care home, independent living and community services across Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula and regional Victoria.
We can respond quickly to requests for in-home care support, through our government-funded home care services, or via Benetas at Home, our private service which has no waiting list. As one of Victoria's largest providers of day and overnight respite services, we can also support carers and families when they need to take a break. If you're looking for permanent residential care, vacancies are regularly available in our homes.
Along with our strong regional presence and services that support Veterans, we also provide specialised care and expertise in dementia, palliative and culturally appropriate care for people from non-English speaking backgrounds.
Founded
1948
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Hawthorn East, VIC
Benetas is one of the leading not-for-profit providers of residential aged and community care services in Victoria. We provide older people, their families and carers with outstanding levels of customer service and individualised care when they need it.
Benetas supports more than 4,000 older people each year to live fulfilling lives through our aged care home, independent living and community services across Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula and regional Victoria.
We can respond quickly to requests for in-home care support, through our government-funded home care services, or via Benetas at Home, our private service which has no waiting list. As one of Victoria's largest providers of day and overnight respite services, we can also support carers and families when they need to take a break. If you're looking for permanent residential care, vacancies are regularly available in our homes.
Along with our strong regional presence and services that support Veterans, we also provide specialised care and expertise in dementia, palliative and culturally appropriate care for people from non-English speaking backgrounds.
Founded
1948
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Hawthorn East, VIC