Holiday Relief Personal care workers

We are seeking compassionate and reliable Personal Care Workers to join our Residential Aged Care team in a permanent part-time Holiday Relief role, offering 55 hours per fortnight, AM, PM and Night Shifts. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents while providing essential cover during planned staff leave, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care.

The Role 
 
You’ll support residents with personal care, comfort, mobility, and safety during weekday night shifts in our 89-bed home. Reporting to the Manager and working closely with the RN, you’ll help maintain a calm, supportive overnight environment. 
 
You'll provide safe, high-quality care in line with each resident's care plan. A strong understanding of residential aged care standards, along with empathy and compassion, is essential. 
  
About Us 
 
Bays Aged Care is a not-for-profit organisation committed to delivering high-quality, personalised aged care to the Hastings community and surrounds. 
As part of the Apollo Care Alliance, we focus on a resident-first approach, creating a warm, friendly environment where residents feel safe, supported, and valued. 
Located in Hastings, our facility is just a short walk from the foreshore, shopping centre, cafes, library, banks, and parklands. 
 
What's in it for you? 

• Competitive Hourly Rate: $34.42 - $36.23 per hour (based on experience) + 12% Super
• Weekend and Night Shifts available! Extra $$$ 
• Not for Profit Salary Packaging options of up to $15,900 Tax Free, plus $2,650 Meals & Entertainment Card  
• Paid Overtime + Annual Leave with 17.5% Leave Loading  
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family
• Onsite & Online career development and programs 
• Flexibility - Range of shifts available to suit your lifestyle 
• Award-winning culture programs 
• Be a hero! - be part of a rewarding not-for-profit organisation 

What you will do 
 
The Personal Care Worker is responsible for ensuring: 

• Personal care is provided in accordance with each resident's needs and preferences such as personal hygiene, continence care, mobility, eating & drinking etc. 
• Clinical Care such as medication support, basic dressings, and wound care, measuring vital signs etc 
• Social and recreational support such as assisting residents' family and visitors, and assisting residents attending activities. 
• Domestic services such as cleaning and serving meals, 
• Assessment and care planning such as completing care documentation, including progress notes and daily charts 

Who are you and what will you bring? 

• Minimum Cert III in Aged Care or equivalent (or enrolled in same) 
• Experience in providing daily care and activities to clients 
• Experience in working in an Aged Care setting 
• Currently hold and maintain an NDIS Worker Clearance (or willing to obtain)  
• Be passionate about delivering a person-centered approach to care 
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills 

Apply Today!

If you're ready to bring your expertise to a role that combines meaningful work with operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you!

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted we reserve the right to close this vacancy once an offer of employment has been accepted.

To learn more about us visit: https://www.thebays.org.au/ 

Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to hearing from you.