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Personal Care Assistant

Job No: SHM1219
Location: St Kilda

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Sacred Heart Mission is a community of dedicated people working together to end homelessness, deep disadvantage and social exclusion.  Our strength lies in our shared purpose and values.  We welcome individuality and support each other to bring our best and whole selves to the work we do each day. 

Join us in making a meaningful difference in a fun and friendly organisation with a big heart.

Your new role

If you’re looking for a career where no two days are the same, that has you making a real difference to our residents, this is the role for you!

Sacred Heart Community is here to create a home for life, providing security and safety for our residents and is unique in its service as clients extend across the lifespan to include younger residents than standard Aged Care. As a Personal Care Assistant, you will provide high-quality, effective, and supportive care.

There are a range of shifts available AM, PM and NIGHT Shifts.

Sacred Heart community is a 97 Bed facility, located in the heart of St Kilda. 

Click here to download a copy of the position description.

Your day-to-day

  • Providing personal care to residents in accordance with trauma-informed care and Aged Care best practices. 
  • Administrating medication for residents as required. 
  • Completing records and documentation accurately and thoroughly.
  • Working closely with other Personal Care Assistants, Nurses and Lifestyle staff members. 
  • Providing care that is individual, respecting privacy, dignity and choice of the resident, whilst enhancing quality of life.

We're looking for someone with

  • A qualification as a Personal Care Assistant with a Certificate III or IV in Aged Care.
  • A current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
  • Medication competency preferred, but training can also be provided once employed.
  • A compassionate, caring and trauma-informed approach to care. 
  • A genuine interest in and respect towards the unique personality, history and value of our residents. 

You can look forward to

  • A permanent part-time role with an option of AM shifts across Monday to Friday. 
  • Salary package expenses like your rent, holiday accommodation and dining out: up to $15,990 pre-tax. 
  • Generous leave entitlements, 17.5% annual leave loading, gifted leave over holiday period, wellbeing leave & more. 
  • A supportive work environment including: 1 on 1 regular coaching opportunities and EAP available.
  • Completing your workday knowing you have made a meaningful difference to residents’ lives.

Come and work with us

To join our team, simply scroll down and enter your details below. 

Please note those who have already applied, need not reapply! 

No Agencies please! 

For more information about the role, contact Thilanka Amarasinghe, tamarasinghe@sacredheartmission.org with the email subject "Personal care assistant".

Closing date for applications: 11:59pm, Thursday 30 April 2026. 

* Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, and the position may close earlier than stated if we have found suitable candidates.

SHM is committed to equal employment opportunities for all people regardless of age, gender, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.  We recognise the strength and value in diversity, and actively foster an inclusive workplace.  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. 
 
 All appointments are subject to Police Checks and certain roles require additional pre-screening or evidence of COVID-19 vaccination as outlined in the position description. 
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