Personal Care Assistant - Blackburn

There's something special about what we do at Regis. We know that real care isn't only about meeting needs, it's about truly knowing the people we look after.

We are proud to support over 10,000 residents and clients across residential aged care homes, home care, retirement living, day therapy and day respite centres. The work we do positively impacts the lives of older people and their families. It really is work you can feel good about.

• The opportunity

Join our passionate team who love what they do and can support you in building your career at our Regis Home. Our continuity of carer model means you will have the time to build strong relationships through being the familiar face our residents rely upon. You will assist them with their personal care needs and support them in their daily activities, allowing them to live with the independence and dignity they deserve.

At over 84 locations supported by 12,000 employees across Australia, there are endless opportunities to grow or progress your career in any way you want.

• Where you will call home

With Forest Hill Chase just down the road, the Belgrave and Lilydale train line nearby, and a selection of cafés and restaurants within reach, Regis Blackburn is an idyllic place to provide care and support. Regis Blackburn also has a dedicated Sensory Support Unit which provides specialist support to deaf, deafblind, and hearing-impaired residents. Our Home employs deaf carers and a number of hearing employees are trained in Auslan and tactile Auslan.

• What your compassionate care looks like
• Provide proactive care that enriches our resident's daily life
• Support residents' and empower their choices and independence
• Deliver personalised care that meets Regis Aged Care best practice
• What you will bring to the role
• A true passion for caring for others
• A caring credential - a Certificate III or higher in Individual Support, Nursing, or related health / care studies
• Prior experience as a personal carer in aged care is a big plus. If you are new to aged care, we will make sure you get the training you need to succeed.
• A commitment to deliver personalised holistic care that supports residents in achieving their goals and having their needs met - support them to live the life they deserve
• If you are currently studying your nursing degree and have completed an aged care clinical placement, or you have an overseas nursing qualification, we want to hear from you. Your compassion and dedication are exactly what we are looking for.
• What our carers love about working here

Enjoy the benefit of working for a big organisation, with better resources and equipment, and more layers of support to lean on, like on-call nurses, clinical care teams, specialists in things like health and safety, quality and improvement, maintenance staff, and more. This means you can focus on the real job of caring without feeling overwhelmed. With clear processes and excellent working conditions, you'll feel more confident and in control, making your job more rewarding.

• Benefits that support and reward you

Enjoy flexible working, competitive hourly pay, overtime, strong development training and programs including opportunities for traineeships or bachelor's degrees through our Study Assistance Program, and reward and recognition programs celebrating your hard work.

• At Regis, real impact starts with you.

No matter your role, you can take pride in knowing you are making a real, lasting impact on people's lives and helping to shape the future of aged care in Australia. It is work you can feel good about. #JoinRegis