Job Description

Location

Foster, VIC, 3960

Full-Time

Immediate start

Job Title

Aged or Disabled Carer

Salary Range

$79,500 – $85,000 per year excluding superannuation

Job Closes 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. Our client is dedicated to ensuring a dignified life for every resident, guided by values of kindness, teamwork, and continuous improvement. This permanent role focuses on delivering exceptional, person-centred care within a supportive, community-focused workplace.

Key Responsibilities

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 Opportunity 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.

Skill & Experience

- Certificate III in Individual Support (or equivalent) plus one year of full-time on-the-job experience.
- Current driver’s license 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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