Personal Care Worker

Violet Town Bush Nursing Centre – Violet Town VIC At Honey Suckle Regional Health - Violet Town Bush Nursing Centre , we are proud to be a pillar of our local community, delivering person-centered care with compassion and professionalism. As a respected community residential aged care provider, we are dedicated to creating a truly homelike environment that promotes dignity, connection and wellbeing. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our innovative programs, quality care initiatives, services and strong focus on consumer engagement. Through thoughtful assessment, continuous improvement, and tailored support, we are here to promote independence, empower resident and family choice while meeting the evolving needs of our community. THE ROLE We are seeking applications from Personal Care Workers (PCW) with a passion and interest working in aged care to join our dedicated and passionate team, delivering consumer focused care. We are currently seeking Personal Care Workers in either a Full-time, Part-time or Casual basis to join our team. As a Personal Care Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting residents to live with dignity, comfort, and respect. You will provide assistance with daily living activities, including personal care and individualised support, while fostering a safe, compassionate, and inclusive environment. Our care team is committed to ensuring residents feel valued, emotionally supported, and physically cared for in line with the highest standards of aged care. Responsibilities Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including hygiene, dressing, toileting, grooming, and mobility, 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 (e.g. skin integrity, mood, mobility, cognition) to registered nurses or relevant health professionals in a timely manner. Ensure safe and effective personal care practices, including infection prevention and control, adherence to individualized 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 scope of practice, following organisational policies, procedures, Code of Conduct, safety guidelines, and relevant legislation. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Qualifications & Experience Minimum qualification of Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, Individual Support or equivalent. Demonstrated experience in residential aged care. Well demonstrated experience working effectively in a team. The ability to follow policies, processes and instructions. Additional to Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (Aged Care) or equivalent, Medication Endorsement highly desirable. Previous experience in dementia care, or palliative care, with a demonstrated understanding of person-centred and trauma-informed approaches. Knowledge of, or willingness to engage in additional training related to, the Aged Care Quality Standards and the Code of Conduct for Aged Care Workers. Commitment to ongoing professional development and participation in continuous quality improvement. HOW TO APPLY Applications to be submitted (with updated CV) via Seek or alternatively to *******@hsrh.com.au If you’d like more information, a copy of the position description, or a confidential chat about the role and what we can offer, please contact: Kimberly Hodgson,People and Culture Business Partner 1*** or ***************@hsrh.com.au #J-18808-Ljbffr