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Job Title


Personal Care Worker


Company : Uniting AgeWell


Location : Bendigo, Victoria


Created : 2025-11-06


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

$33.15-$34.39/hr + Super & Salary Packaging At Uniting AgeWell, we are dedicated to empowering older people to experience wellbeing, choice, and independence in their lives. We strive to ensure they feel valued as members of their community and have easy access to the services they needwhether at home or in a residential settingto live the life they want. With services spanning Victoria and Tasmania, our team of 4,700 staff and 600 volunteers is committed to delivering high-quality care and support. Our workplace culture is guided by the BEST philosophyBelieve, Excel, Support, and Trustand underpinned by our core values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation, and Inclusion. These principles, along with our customer service charter and promise, shape everything we do. When you join Uniting AgeWell, youll be part of a supportive, valuesdriven organisation that empowers staff to grow personally and professionally while making a meaningful difference in local communities. We offer Competitive pay with above Award hourly rates Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 taxfree, plus an additional $2,650 annually for meals and entertainment Annual leave loading, providing extra pay while on leave Career growth opportunities with access to education, training, and career pathways Employee Assistance Program, offering confidential 24/7 support for you and your family Enhanced parental leave, with flexible options to support families Relocation flexibility, with opportunities to work across Victoria and Tasmania within our extensive network Be part of a not-for-profit, values-based organisation that genuinely cares about its people and the communities we serve. With ongoing training and support, well help you succeed in your role and build a rewarding, fulfilling career. About the Role Uniting AgeWells Strath-Haven Community Residential Facility provides high-quality care and support to residents, ensuring they live with dignity and comfort in a vibrant, homely environment. The newly completed Reservoir Wing heralds a new era in aged care, with intimate dining rooms, lightfilled lounges, spacious bedroom suites, and seamless connections to the outdoors. We are currently seeking passionate and caring individuals to join our team as Personal Care Workers on a permanent parttime basis. Key Responsibilities Deliver personal care, including showering, grooming, dressing, and mobility assistance Support residents with daily living tasks such as meal assistance and maintaining a clean, comfortable environment Monitor residents physical, emotional, and behavioural wellbeing, promptly reporting any concerns Encourage social engagement and assist with recreational and group activities Provide care to residents with complex needs, including palliative care, dementia support, and pain management, to enhance their wellbeing Support nursing staff with assessments, documentation, and evaluation of care outcomes Maintain a safe and clean environment, addressing any risks or issues promptly Available Shifts Sunday to Tuesday, 7.00 am to 3.00 pm 45 hours per fortnight Sunday to Tuesday, 7.00 am to 3.00 pm 45 hours per fortnight Wednesday to Saturday, 7.00 am to 3.00 pm 60 hours per fortnight Thursday to Saturday, 7.00 am to 3.00 pm 45 hours per fortnight Sunday to Wednesday, 7.00 am to 3.00 pm 60 hours per fortnight Thursday to Saturday, 2.45 pm to 10.00 pm 40.5 hours per fortnight You Bring The ability to work a parttime ongoing roster Excellent organisational skills, with a focus on maintaining safe, clean, and supportive environments for residents A strong understanding of personcentred care, with dedication to delivering high standards for residents and their families A positive, adaptable mindset, always placing the resident at the heart of what you do The ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment while building meaningful oneonone connections with residents A commitment to Uniting AgeWells values and the BEST philosophy Believe, Excel, Support, and Trust Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (Ageing), or equivalent qualification, with a minimum of 12 months recent experience in a similar role within a residential aged care facility Current Victorian Working with Children Check Employee Current National Police Record Check Uptodate annual vaccinations as required, in line with the Uniting AgeWell Vaccination Policy Full Australian working rights How to Apply If you share our passion for providing exceptional care, making a positive impact on residents lives, and helping people to Age Well with dignity and comfort, wed love to hear from you! Submit your application by clicking Apply. You can access the position description here. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr