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Personal Care Worker

  • Bayside & South Eastern Suburbs, VIC, Australia
  • Casual
  • Closing on: Aug 8 2025

Empowered to Shine

Join our team of 2000+ people making a positive difference to over 15,000 older Victorians through aged care services. As a respected not-for-profit organisation, we’re transforming the experience of ageing through collaboration, new ideas and investment in people and services. Our teams are supported to build meaningful connections and deliver exceptional care by accessible leaders who encourage professional development and growth. And when challenges arise, bring your curiosity, positive energy and resilience. With caring colleagues and an inclusive culture, we will adapt to change together. Live your best work/life in a respectful environment that values your safety, wellbeing and the contribution you make.

Our Team

Our Personal Care Workers (PCA) are dedicated to helping older Victorians live their best lives, by delivering person-centred care that can only come from truly knowing the individuals they are supporting. The role of a PCW is exciting and diverse in our residential aged care homes. Each day is unique and offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to our residents. Our PCWs provide empathy, support and companionship to our residents through daily living activities, assisting with meal services, providing engaging, inclusive activities and day programs. With our deeply lived values guiding the way, our PCWs enjoy a respectful, collaborative environment where they’re trusted to do their best. We prioritise resident and employee wellbeing, while offering flexibility, recognition and opportunities for growth.

The Role

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

    • Pay rate of $33.08 per hour 
    • Recently increased hourly rates, and guaranteed annual pay increases
    • Afternoon, morning and night shifts available any day throughout the week providing flexibility for how you would like to work
    • 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 so your story with us continues
    • Working with experienced staff across care and nursing to learn from

    To best support our residents, we’re looking for more motivated carer’s 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, 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 a 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 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.

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