Job Description

Personal Care Assistant (Casual) | Lyrebird Village, Drouin VIC 3818

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Make a Difference at Lyrebird Village!

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Are you a Personal Care Assistant looking for a flexible opportunity where you can make a genuine difference in the lives of older people?

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Join the team at Respect Lyrebird Village as a Casual Personal Care Assistant (PCA) and become part of a supportive team where your compassion, skills, and commitment to quality care are valued.

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Whether you're an experienced aged care worker or looking for your next opportunity in a rewarding environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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Why Join Respect?

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At Respect, we believe everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect. As a Personal Care Assistant, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents while supporting their wellbeing, independence, and quality of life.

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At Lyrebird Village , you'll work alongside a dedicated team to create a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment where residents can truly feel at home.

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You'll Enjoy:

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- Casual employment with flexibility to suit your lifestyle
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- A supportive and friendly team workplace
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- Meaningful relationships with residents and their families
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- Learning, development, and career growth opportunities
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- Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits
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- Up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits
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- A rewarding role where you can make a genuine impact every day
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- Working in the beautiful Gippsland region
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Why Choose Lyrebird Village?

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Located in the welcoming community of Drouin, Victoria (3818) , Lyrebird Village offers the perfect blend of career satisfaction and lifestyle benefits.



Enjoy the charm of a growing regional town, beautiful surrounding countryside, excellent local amenities, and convenient access to both Melbourne and Gippsland while working in a caring and supportive aged care environment where your contribution is truly valued.

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Whether you're looking to further your aged care career or join a team that genuinely supports your professional growth, Lyrebird Village provides the opportunity to thrive while making a meaningful difference in residents' lives every day.

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About the Role

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As a Casual Personal Care Assistant at Lyrebird Village, you will play an important role in supporting our residents to live a life well-lived through compassionate, person-centred care.

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Working closely with our nursing team and wider care staff, you'll provide practical and emotional support while helping residents maintain their dignity, independence, comfort, and wellbeing.

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Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities Will Include:

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- Providing personal care, including assistance with showering, dressing, grooming, and hygiene
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- Supporting residents with mobility, transfers, and safe manual handling practices
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- Assisting with meals, hydration, and daily living activities
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- Building meaningful and respectful relationships with residents and their families
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- Observing and reporting changes in residents' health, wellbeing, and behaviour
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- Working collaboratively with Registered Nurses and the broader care team
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- Following individual care plans and maintaining accurate documentation
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- Supporting residents to participate in lifestyle activities and maintain independence
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- Promoting a safe, comfortable, and positive living environment
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About Respect

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Respect is a proud not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting older Australians since 1922.

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Today, Respect provides residential aged care, retirement living, home care, and independent living services across Victoria, New South Wales, and Tasmania. Our purpose is simple: to give older Australians the care, dignity, and respect they deserve.

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About You

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We're looking for a Personal Care Assistant who is compassionate, reliable, and passionate about supporting older people to live their best lives.

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To Be Considered, You Will Have:

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- Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (Ageing), Aged Care, or an equivalent qualification
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- Previous experience in aged care, community care, disability support, or a similar role (desirable)
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- A genuine passion for providing high-quality care to older people
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- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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- A positive, team-focused attitude
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- The ability to work across a variety of shifts, including weekends if required
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- An understanding of person-centred care principles
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- Current National Police Certificate, or willingness to obtain one
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Ready to Make a Difference?

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