Personal Care Assistant
About this job
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Long-term placement of 2-4 years (or longer by negotiation)
- Minimum $72,000pa
- Required number of positions – 25
- Commencement between August 2026 – September 2027
Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) - Full-Time
The Good Shepherd Home has been a leading provider of quality residential aged care services in Townsville for over 50 years. You will get to know our residents, families and staff and enjoy making a difference in the lives of others. This role will best fit a person who is passionate and dedicated to providing exceptional care and to foster an enriching lifestyle for our residents. You will enjoy a cohesive team environment with opportunities for on-going training and professional development.
Your role
Under the supervision of a Registered or Enrolled Nurse, PCA's deliver high quality, direct resident care that supports their dignity and provides for their social, physical, cultural and emotional needs.
Job Description
- Supports residents with daily activities, such as mobility and personal care
- Provides engagement and social support to residents
- Works as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver services in accordance with health plans and directions from supervising health care professionals
- Complies with Aged Care Standards within a residential aged care facility
- May perform specialised personal care, such as palliative care and dementia support
Your skills & experience
- Certificate III in Individual Support or relevant aged care qualification is essential as mandated for the role
- Knowledge and experience for caring for the individual social, spiritual and cultural needs of aged residents would be highly desirable
- Employees of TGSH must qualify to work in Australia and successful applicants will be required to undergo a NDIS worker assess screening.
Your benefits (terms and conditions apply)
- 5 weeks annual leave
- Salary packaging options up to $15,990 (tax saving benefits)
- Uniform and laundry allowances
- Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
To apply for this opportunity please submit an application by email: [email protected]
Applications must be submitted with the following to be considered for the role:
- Up-to-date resume
- Relevant qualifications/certificate
- NDIS Yellow Card (or ability to obtain).
- Confirmation of availability to work a 24/7 roster rotation
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