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Personal Care Assistant - Villa Maria Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley, AU-QLD, AUPosted 1 months ago
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Job Description
Location: Villa Maria Fortitude Valley
Employment Type: Permanent & Casual (Morning, Afternoon and Night shifts)
$36.05 base hourly rate + Superannuation + Not-for-Profit salary packaging benefits + Shift loadings for evenings, nights and weekends
Enjoy not-for-profit salary packaging – pay less tax!
Villa Maria Fortitude Valley is seeking compassionate and dedicated Personal Care Assistants to join our Residential Aged Care team. We have Permanent and Casual opportunities available, offering flexibility and rewarding work in a supportive environment.
About the Role
As a Personal Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting residents to live with dignity, comfort and independence by delivering high-quality personal care in line with individual care plans.
Key responsibilities include:
Assisting residents with personal hygiene, showering, dressing and toileting
Supporting residents with mobility, meals and social engagement
Providing companionship and contributing to residents’ overall wellbeing
Preparing and tidying resident rooms and communal dining areas
Responding promptly to resident call bells
Observing and reporting changes in resident condition to the Registered Nurse
Supporting a safe, respectful and team-oriented care environment
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, Individual Support or equivalent
Previous experience in residential aged care (desirable)
A warm, respectful and resident‑centred approach to care
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Strong communication and time‑management skills
A commitment to safety, quality care and organisational values
Highly advantageous:
Medication competency
Full working rights in Australia
Availability for a variety of shifts
Why Join Us?
Supportive team culture with ongoing training and development
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents every day
Competitive hourly rate + super
Tax-saving benefits through our not-for-profit status
Access to Fitness Passport – discounted gym memberships
Paid parental leave and long service leave after 5 years
Extra week of leave for Enterprise Agreement shift workers
Opportunities to transfer across 40+ locations in NSW and QLD
A values-driven organisation that welcomes people from all backgrounds and beliefs
Apply NowIf you’re passionate about delivering quality aged care and want to be part of a values‑driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.