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Personal Care Assistant – Facility-based

Bendigo, VIC · Healthcare
·       Bendigo community-owned Residential Aged Care home
·       Work in a warm and welcoming environment

Bentleys Aged Care is proud to be a pillar of the local Bendigo aged care community, delivering person-centred care with compassion and professionalism for many decades.
As a respected residential aged care provider, they are passionate about creating a homelike environment that promotes dignity, connection and wellbeing for residents and their families.

This is a great chance for PCAs with a genuine interest in aged care to join a committed team delivering exceptional care. You will work with a supportive, close-knit nursing and allied health team that has your back.

The shifts are Full-time, Part-time or Casual, AM, PM or Nights across a 7-day roster.
Be more than a carer – be the reason someone smiles today!
You will:
  • Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) in a respectful and dignified manner
  • Support residents to maintain independence while tailoring care to their individual preferences, cultural background, beliefs and life experiences
  • Monitor, observe and report any changes in physical, mental or emotional wellbeing to the clinical team
  • Ensure safe and effective personal care practices, including infection prevention and control, adherence to individualised care plans and the use of appropriate equipment
  • Maintain accurate, timely and confidential documentation, including daily care notes, incident reports, resident preferences and communication
  • Uphold residents’ rights to dignity, choice, privacy and identity in all aspects of care
  • Work within a Scope of Practice, following organisational policies & procedures, our Code of Conduct and safety guidelines
  • Receive excellent remuneration and salary packaging benefits up to $18,500 per annum

What We Are Looking For:
  • Minimum qualification of Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support or equivalent
  • Kindness, humour and a ‘can-do’ attitude
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Minimum one year experience in an aged care facility
  • Experience in dementia care or palliative care
  • A desire to learn with ongoing professional development and participation in continuous quality programs
  • A positive team approach to caring
  • The ability to follow policies, processes and instructions

Live where you love. Care where it counts.

For more information contact Chiquita Walsh on chiquita@sawyersourcing.com.au

We are reviewing applications as they arrive — apply today!

We are unable to provide employer sponsorship or visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants requiring sponsorship will not be considered.
 

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