Job Description: Personal Care Worker - Eltham We are looking for a special kind of person - a St Vincent's kind of person. Someone who puts compassion, connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do. As a Personal Care Worker, 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, Eltham. St Vincent's Care Services Eltham is just 20 kilometres north-east of Melbourne's city centre and is well known for its vast amount of green space. We provide a welcoming and inclusive community where our residents enjoy the comfort of a relaxed lifestyle. 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 Ability to commit to Permanent Part Time - Day, Afternoon and Night shifts Experience in an aged care environment Personal care provision that is consistent with the mission and philosophy of our organisation Experience providing services and activities centred 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 National Police Certificate (within the last 6 months) NDIS Worker Screening Check may be a requirement of this role. 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 visibly see your impact on the business and its service No cost uniforms and training Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families Access to the Fitness Passport (FP) Why become part of the St Vincent's Care family? Because you're like us, you believe that every act of kindness makes the world a better place. Better for everyone who lives in the 20+ facilities and locations we operate in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Better for all 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 local communities we play an important role in and continue to support. For more than 175 years, St Vincent's Care Services (SVCS) has been a leading Catholic provider of Aged Care Services in Australia and the 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 has taught us that wellness is about more than medical needs. It's about building a true partnership around trust and respect. That's why we take a person-centred approach - delivering holistic, individual care that achieves wellbeing for mind, body and spirit. At St Vincent's we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the important of creating a work environment that is welcome, safe, fair and impartial and invite people from all backgrounds to join our caring family. Reconciliation Action Plan As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au Interested? Apply today! No agencies please. Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist: Contact Details: tania.lumkin@svha.org.au Alternate Contact: Closing Date: 22 November 2024 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct Set up Job Alerts to see future opportunities that interest you. New users can click Create Account from the Sign-in screen. St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. 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