About the role:

Programmed Health Professionals are seeking qualified, enthusiastic and experienced Personal Care Assistants to join our team for ongoing casual work with our residential aged care clients in the inner east & south-east suburbs, including Carnegie, Caulfield and Windsor. Some shifts can be booked in advance but many are on-call.

In this role you will be required to provide personal care to assistance to residents, assist them with their daily living and lifestyle activities. You will demonstrate an understanding of culturally diverse environments with a warm and personal approach. You must show initiative, work as part of a team and demonstrate flexibility to workplace demands.

Ability to speak Russian, Polish, Hebrew, Yiddish highly desirable, not essential.


Essential Criteria:

• Minimum 1 year of experience working in Residential Aged Care (evidence of recent 1,975 hours)
• Certificate lll or IV in Aged Care, Individual Support, Home & Community Care or Disability
• NDIS worker screening (or willingness to obtain)
• National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Evidence of COVID-19 and flu vaccinations
• Drivers Licence and your own registered vehicle
• Available for ongoing and on-call weekday shifts

Benefits of working for Programmed:

• Ongoing work & a variety of shift times available
• Flexible work opportunity
• Access to our online portal to manage your roster and update your availability
• Friendly rostering team available 7 days a week to support you
• Access to our free EAP (Employee Assistance Program) for yourself and immediate family

Who we are

Programmed is a leading provider of healthcare, staffing and maintenance services across all industry sectors including education, health, infrastructure, manufacturing, transport and mining. As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with major public and private hospitals, facilities and an increasing number of home care and community clients, providing you with the opportunity to work when and where you want.

At Programmed, we're committed to being a child-safe organisation, and we strive for diversity, inclusion and equality. We seek a workforce that is representative of the communities we work in, and encourage people of all cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation or abilities to apply.

So it's over to you. If you would like to join our team, please APPLY now.

To learn more about working with Programmed, we encourage you to visit our website.