Personal Care Assistant - Villa Maria Fortitude Valley
- Support residents with personal hygiene and daily activities
- Provide companionship and contribute to residents'' wellbeing
- Observe and report changes in resident condition to the Registered Nurse
Discover a career where care goes both ways!
- Location: Villa Maria Fortitude Valley
- PT & Casual Opportunities Available
- $38.00 per hour + super
- Enjoy not-for-profit salary packaging – pay less tax!
Villa Maria Fortitude Valley is seeking compassionate and dedicated Personal Care Assistants to join our Residential Aged Care team. We have Permanent and Casual opportunities available, offering flexibility and rewarding work in a supportive environment and we are looking for more than 1 year of work experience as a PCA in aged care setting.
About the Role
As a Personal Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting residents to live with dignity, comfort and independence by delivering high-quality personal care in line with individual care plans.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting residents with personal hygiene, showering, dressing and toileting
- Supporting residents with mobility, meals and social engagement
- Providing companionship and contributing to residents’ overall wellbeing
- Preparing and tidying resident rooms and communal dining areas
- Responding promptly to resident call bells
- Observing and reporting changes in resident condition to the Registered Nurse
- Supporting a safe, respectful and team-oriented care environment
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, Individual Support or equivalent
- Previous experience in residential aged care (desirable)
- A warm, respectful and resident‑centred approach to care
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication and time‑management skills
- A commitment to safety, quality care and organisational values
Highly advantageous:
- Medication competency
- Full working rights in Australia
- Availability for a variety of shifts
Why Join Us?
- Supportive team culture with ongoing training and development
- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents every day
- Competitive hourly rate + super
- Tax-saving benefits through our not-for-profit status
- Access to Fitness Passport – discounted gym memberships
- Paid parental leave and long service leave after 5 years
- Extra week of leave for Enterprise Agreement shift workers
- Opportunities to transfer across 40+ locations in NSW and QLD
- A values-driven organisation that welcomes people from all backgrounds and beliefs
Apply Now
If you’re passionate about delivering quality aged care and want to be part of a values‑driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
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