Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Location: Foster, VIC, 3960 Full-Time: Immediate start Reports to: Aged Care Facility Manager Job Title: Aged or Disabled Carer Salary range: $79,500 - $85,000 per year excluding superannuation Job Closure date: 30 days About the Role On behalf of our client, a respected not-for-profit provider operating a modern 70-bed residential aged care facility in a close-knit community, we are seeking an experienced Aged or Disabled Carer.

Key Duties (Organised by Category) Documentation, Observation & Compliance

- Diligently maintain accurate, up-to-date resident records including progress notes, clinical assessments, and individual care plans.
- Observe, document, and immediately report any changes in a resident's physical, emotional, or medical needs.
- Actively uphold the Aged Care Standards, resident rights (confidentiality, choice, privacy), and all WHS/Equal Chance legislation.

Personal & Clinical Support

- Assist residents with personal hygiene, dressing, and mobility aids, always following care plans to maximise their independence.
- Support specialised nursing needs (e.g., skin checks, feeding assistance) and provide compassionate emotional support.




- Serve meals and assist residents at dining time, ensuring a pleasant, dignified mealtime experience.

Household, Environment & Teamwork

- Manage clean linen, make beds, and accurately return laundered personal clothing to residents' rooms.
- Build effective relationships with residents, families, GPs, and allied health staff, contributing positively to the care team.
- Attend all compulsory meetings and training, identify personal learning needs, and participate in safety/quality improvement activities.

Skills & Experience Required

- Certificate III in Individual Support (or equivalent) plus one year of full-time on-the-job experience.
- Current driver's licence and own reliable transport for this semi-regional location.
- Full COVID-19 vaccination, annual flu shot, and willingness to sign a statutory declaration regarding international criminal history.
- Satisfactory police check (no disclosures) and a genuine commitment to long-term employment in a team-centred, kind workplace.

Please note: We are acting as recruitment agents on behalf of our client. Employer details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

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📌 Aged or Disabled Carer (Foster)
🏢 Mygration
📍 Foster