Posted 23d ago

Personal Care Assistant

VMCH Torquay VIC 3228

Permanent Casual/Holiday
Similar jobs pay ~$60k - $80k

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Key points we found

  • Provide support and care according to the Care Plan and residents'' preferences.
  • Apply person-centred care approaches in interactions with residents.
  • Build effective relationships and work within a team.

  • Casual night duty position available at VMCH Star of the Sea, Torquay
  • Excellent not for profit salary packaging benefits
  • Growth opportunities

About the role 

We are looking for Personal Care Assistants to bring joy to our resident’s day.  Working as part of a friendly and close-knit team, your focus will be:

  • Providing support and care according to the Care Plan and residents preferences and strengths
  • Applying person-centred care approaches to all interactions with residents
  • Considering the residents individual needs, stage of life, development and strengths when engaging in support activities

About you

You are an enthusiastic, motivated, self-starter who is eager to develop a career in aged care. To be considered for these roles, you will need:

  • Certificate III in Aged Care, Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing Specialisation), or equivalent and/or Certificate IV in Aged Care, Certificate IV in Ageing Support
  • Previous experience working in an aged care facility 
  • Ability to build effective relationships and work within a team
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check

Why VMCH?

Because the people we employ make it a great place to work! In addition, VMCH will provide you with:

  • A rewarding and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and career progression.
  • A competitive salary, with salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay.
  • A flexible and family-friendly work culture, with wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave.
  • Employee assistance program including employee, manager, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, and legal assistance.
  • Discounted private health insurance and discounted school holiday care support.
  • A chance to make a positive difference in the lives of older people and the community. 

About us 

Here at VMCH our services are as diverse as the people we support. As a for-purpose organisation, hospitality, love, joy and courage are not just words to us, they guide us in everything we do. While we have been around for over a century, we are always moving forward. We stay true to who we are by supporting people and families to live their best lives, providing a place to call home and spaces to learn and grow.

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you! Visit our careers page ***************************************************>

To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights and NDIS Worker Screening Check.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.

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Skills
Ability to build effective relationships
CERTIFICATE III IN AGED CARE
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing Specialisation)
CERTIFICATE IV IN AGED CARE
Certificate IV in Ageing Support
EMPATHY
PERSON-CENTRED CARE
Previous experience in aged care
TEAMWORK

Licenses & certifications
NDIS WORKER SCREENING CHECK

Perks & benefits
Flexible and family-friendly work culture
Professional development opportunities
SALARY PACKAGING BENEFITS

More details
Expiring date
25 Apr 2026
Date posted
26 Mar 2026
Category
Healthcare & Medical
Occupation
Aged & Disability Care
Contract type
Permanent
Work type
Casual/Holiday
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Health Care and Social Assistance
Sector
Not for profit / Charity
Desired education level
Vocational or certificate
Company size
201 to 1000

VMCH

201 to 1000
Company size
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