Personal Care Worker (Pcw/Pca) - Mornington

Are you looking for a job that truly makes a difference in the lives of others? Join Benetas today and be a part of our mission to help older Victorians live their best lives.

We’re looking for a Qualified Personal Care Worker (PCW / PCA) to work casual at our Corowa Court residential aged care home. Corowa Court is home to 120 residents in a beautiful location overlooking Port Phillip Bay on Mornington’s Esplanade. With the local high street and beach easily accessible by foot or shuttle bus, residents and staff can enjoy the seaside surrounds of Corowa Court.

Our residential aged care homes provide a comforting and warm space for older Victorians to live, supported 24 / 7 by our experienced and kind-hearted staff.

You’ll work as part of a team and help with showering, dressing, simple cleaning, linen service, and meals. You’ll also spend time with residents, share stories, connect, and show kindness and empathy.

Benefits:

• Sea-side home with stunning views of the peninsula
• Pay rates between $30-$33 per hour + 25% casual loading
• Recently increased hourly rates, and guaranteed annual pay increases
• Not-for-profit salary packaging for up to $2,650 per year, offering you more take-home pay with less tax!
• Shifts available any day and hour of the week providing flexibility for how you would like to work (residential homes run 24 / 7)
• Close to public transport with parking also on site
• A strong learning culture and paid training hours to build your skills
• Proudly being part of a business that values Respect, Responsibility, Community, and Spirit
• A strong history of internal career progression and opportunities for you to move within Benetas
• Working with experienced staff across care and nursing to learn from

Qualifications:

To best support our residents, we’re looking for motivated carers with:

• A genuine passion for caring and ability to build rapport with clients
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Completed or currently studying a Cert III or higher in Individual Support, Disability Support, or a related qualification. If you have completed the first year of your nursing studies and have completed your placements, you will be a qualified Care Worker.
• Respect for all, regardless of background, gender, age, religion, race, or sexual orientation

To work in Residential Aged Care, you will need to have an NDIS Worker Screening Check. The NDIS Check lasts for 5 years and can be used with any organisation / employer. You can find out more information about it here. You can still apply for a job if you do not have the Check already, but you will need to receive it before you can start working.

What do we do? We care – in a big way!

We make a difference - We have been caring for older Victorians for over 70 years, providing safe and supportive services that cater for all. We offer residential aged care, community health and home care, respite, and retirement living options – all across Victoria. By working with our values in mind – Respect, Responsibility, Community, and Spirit, we are able to care for and celebrate every client and resident for being the incredible individual that they are.

Not only do we celebrate our residents, but we celebrate each other. Care Workers are the power source behind everything we do. Our staff are more than carers; they’re everyday heroes who go above and beyond for others - Every day.

Have a meaningful career with Benetas where the work that you do will really matter. Should you apply? It is a yes from us!

We respect and value differences and encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to apply.