About the role

D&C Nursing Care Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Personal Care Assistant to join our team in Dandenong, Victoria. This is a casual role, offering the flexibility to work around your schedule. As a Personal Care Assistant, you will be responsible for providing high-quality, compassionate care to our elderly and disabled clients, helping them maintain their independence and quality of life.

What you'll be doing

Assisting clients with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing

Providing support with daily living activities, including meal preparation, light housekeeping, and medication reminders

Facilitating social and recreational activities to enhance the wellbeing of our clients

Monitoring clients' health and reporting any changes or concerns to the appropriate medical professionals

Maintaining detailed client records and documentation

Adhering to all relevant health and safety protocols and company policies

What we're looking for

A Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent qualification in aged care or disability services

Second language such as Gujarati or other language would be great but not essential

Previous experience working as a Personal Care Assistant or in a similar role, preferably in a community or home-based setting and also working experience in residential care home

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with clients and their families

Compassionate, patient, and empathetic approach to care

Excellent time management and organisational skills

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Current First Aid and CPR certification & manual handling

A valid driver's licence and access to reliable transportation

What we offer

At D&C Nursing Care Pty Ltd, we are committed to supporting our employees and providing a rewarding work environment. As a casual employee, you will enjoy the flexibility to choose your own schedule and the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients. We offer competitive rates of pay, ongoing training and development opportunities, and a supportive team of dedicated professionals.

About us

D&C Nursing Care Pty Ltd is a leading provider of in-home care services in the Dandenong area. Our mission is to enable our clients to live independently and with dignity in the comfort of their own homes. With a team of highly skilled and compassionate care professionals, we strive to deliver personalised, high-quality care that exceeds our clients' expectations.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our elderly and disabled clients, we encourage you to apply for this role. Click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application and take the first step towards a rewarding career with D&C Nursing Care Pty Ltd.