Personal Care Worker

• Permanent Part Time Role
• Morning, Afternoon and Night Shift Available

Fronditha Care is an award-winning not-for-profit aged care provider, specialising in providing culturally sensitive aged care for people of all backgrounds for more than 46 years. We provide a wide range of aged care services and programs to support elders and their families.

Through our core values of Respect, Do Right, Bring Joy and Inspire Better, we deliver a Bounty of Care that provides for the cultural, spiritual and health needs for elders in our care. More than 1000 people choose to work at Fronditha Care, caring for elders across our 5 residential facilities in Melbourne and Newcastle, in their homes and in the community, across metropolitan Melbourne.

About The Opportunity

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Personal Care Workers who are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our elderly at our Clayton facility.

Our Personal Care Workers provide respectful, person-centred support that recognises each individual’s culture, identity, values and personal preferences. You will support residents and clients to maintain their independence, dignity and wellbeing, whether they live in one of our residential facilities or receive care in their own home.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who share our commitment to providing inclusive, culturally responsive and high-quality care. The ability to speak Greek or an understanding of Greek culture would be highly regarded.

The day-to-day responsibilities

• Providing personal care to our elderly
• Assisting with activities of daily living
• Mobility assistance
• Assistance with eating and drinking
• Keeping accurate and up-to-date records
• Observing the conditions of our elderly and reporting any concerns
• Encourage care recipients to make their own decisions
• Respite Care – companionship and conversation

What success looks like for this role

• A Certificate III in Individual Support - Ageing (minimum qualification)
• Minimum 6 to 12 months experience in a similar field.
• Previous experience in providing personal care services in an Aged Care Facility or in Home & Community Care
• A team-oriented attitude, empathy and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to deliver quality care to our elderly
• Applicants must have full working rights in Australia to be considered for this position.

Why choose Fronditha Care?

Fronditha Care is driven by our ethos of providing a Bounty of Care that extends to our clients and employees. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace that sets our people up for success and helps them grow in the workplace and in life.

Benefits

• Salary Package options available
• Above Award Salary Remuneration package is commensurate with qualifications and experience
• Supportive Management
• Professional Development
• Flexible working arrangements options available
• Employee Assistance Program available for staff and their family members
• Free Annual Flu Vaccination and other health and wellbeing programs

If you are looking for a rewarding career and for a role where you can make a positive impact in people’s lives, then we’d love to hear from you. Apply online now.

The successful applicant will also be required to undergo a current Police Check.

Please send your CV to ••••@fronditha.org