Care with culture, compassion and connection

At Cro Care, we provide high-quality, person-centred care with a strong connection to Croatian culture, language and traditions. As an ethno-specific aged care home, we understand how important familiarity, respect and community are to the wellbeing of our residents.

We are currently seeking experienced and reliable Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) to join our PM and Night Duty team on a permanent part-time basis.

This role is suited to compassionate carers who take pride in providing respectful, consistent and resident-focused care overnight, while working collaboratively within a supportive clinical team.

About the Role

As a PCA on PM and Night Duty, you will support residents with their personal care and overnight needs while ensuring comfort, dignity, safety and wellbeing are maintained throughout the shift.

You will play an important role in creating a calm and supportive environment for residents and assisting the clinical team in delivering high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities

- Assisting residents with personal care, hygiene, dressing, continence support and mobility
- Supporting residents with overnight routines and responding promptly to call bells
- Monitoring resident wellbeing and reporting changes or concerns to the RN/EN
- Maintaining accurate and timely documentation
- Supporting infection control, safety and workplace procedures
- Working collaboratively with the nursing and care team to ensure continuity of care
- Promoting residents' dignity, independence and choice at all times

About You

- Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent




- Minimum 12 months experience working in aged care or a similar healthcare setting
- Availability to work permanent night duty shifts across a 7-day rotating roster
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A caring, patient and professional approach
- Ability to work independently and remain calm in overnight situations
- Current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Current COVID-19 and annual influenza vaccinations in line with aged care requirements

Highly Regarded

- Ability to speak Croatian or understanding of Croatian culture and traditions
- Experience working in residential aged care night duty roles
- Reliable attendance and a solid commitment to resident care and teamwork

What We Offer

- Permanent part-time night duty shifts with regular ongoing hours
- Competitive rates under the Aged Care Award, plus applicable night shift penalties and superannuation
- Salary packaging benefits available as a not-for-profit organisation
- Supportive and welcoming team environment
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Opportunity to work within a culturally connected and community-focused organisation
- Meaningful work where you can genuinely make a difference in residents' lives

Why Join Cro Care?

At Cro Care, we value staff who are reliable, compassionate and committed to providing quality care. We are looking for team members who want to be part of a positive workplace culture and who understand the importance of consistency, accountability and respect within aged care.

If you are passionate about caring for older people and want to work in an organisation that values culture, community and connection, we would love to hear from you.

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