Home Care Employee (Personal Care Assistant) - Part-Time

Port Stephens Veterans & Citizens Aged Care (PSVCAC) currently have an exciting opportunity to support our Community Services in the role of;

Home Care Employee or Home Care Personal Care Assistant 

No experience required. On the job training provided.

SIGN ON BONUS OF UP TO $300.00

About the company

Here at Port Stephens Veterans & Citizens Aged Care (PSVCAC), we have supported our local community for the last 40 years. We pride ourselves on being a not-for-profit organisation that pays individual attention to our community residents' needs and quality of life. 

Workplace Location

Our Community office is in Fingal Bay, one of NSW favourite holiday destinations PSVCAC is perfectly positioned to enjoy the Peninsula and the surrounding areas.

About the role

As a Home Care Employee (PCA) at PSVCAC you will be responsible for the delivery of care and services to our consumers in the community. You will provide support in line with the consumers physical, spiritual, social and cultural needs enabling them to maintain their own well-being and independence for as long as possible. 

Reporting to the Case Manager, the purpose of the Home Care Employee is to provide our consumers with a range of care services in the community.

In order to be considered for this opportunity you must meet the following criteria;

Essential:

• Certificate III Individual Support – Ageing or equivalent (preferably with Medication Competency)
• Current drivers licence and reliable vehicle and comprehensive car insurance.
• Current Police Check
• First Aid Certificate
• NDIS Worker Screening Check 
• Awareness of WHS requirements, particularly manual handling and infection control
• Intermediate computer skills
• Effective communication skills including verbal and written
• Ability to prioritise workload and demonstrate reliability
• Ability to work independently or unsupervised in the community environment and good time management

What’s in it for me?

• Rewarding salary available + additional not-for-profit salary packaging benefits
• Sign on bonus of up to $300
• Live & work in beautiful Port Stephens
• Work for a values-driven not-for-profit aged care organisation with a collaborative organisational culture centred on support, respect & recognition
• Opportunity to “kick start” your career in the Aged Care sector
• Career progression & skill set development opportunities available!

Successful applicants will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, a pre-employment functional assessment, references, and must be willing to obtain a NDIS Worker Clearance.

Port Stephens Veterans Citizens and Aged Care Ltd are committed to the principles of EEO, Sustainability & WHS.