Personal Carers - Mildura

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Join a supportive and friendly team working together to make a real difference not only for the people we care for, but also each other

Southern Cross Care has an exciting opportunity for casual Personal Carers to join our care team working at the beautiful Oasis Aged Care within the quiet town of Irymple in Mildura, Victoria.

What can Southern Cross Care offer you? Competitive pay rates with the added benefit of Not-for Profit Salary Sacrifice to take home more; Opportunity to join a supportive organisation Great staff culture Ongoing individualised training Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families and support programs like Thrive (access 50% of your earned wages early) To promote flexibility, variety and to allow you the opportunity to gain experience across multiple roles in the organisation, there may be an opportunity for you to work in other Aged Care Worker roles. Any additional role / s will be subject to appropriate training, and any request will be considered based on relative business needs. Additional roles may include Lifestyle, Catering Assistant / Cook and / or Domestic Assistant About the role

Join our team as a Personal Carer and embrace our holistic approach to care, building cherished relationships with our residents based on dignity and respect.

As a SCC Personal Carer you will be a part of a compassionate and dedicated team providing the highest standard of person-centred care to our residents. For our care teams, compassion and empathy accompany the delivery of exceptional clinical and personal care to our residents every day.

Under the leadership of the Enrolled & Registered Nurses, you will demonstrate sensitivity and maturity to provide care to our residents. With your experience, you will be able to understand and implement individual resident's Care Plan which may include but not be limited to duties such as :

Supervising and assisting with daily hygiene of the residents Assisting with preparation of food and beverages, and feeding residents when they are unable to feed themselves Assisting with aids (eg putting on compression stockings, tens machine) Assisting with the administration of medication, and General light to medium cleaning duties What will you bring to the role?

You will hold a Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent (Medication Assist Competency highly desirable). You will have an understanding of Aged Care and Residents rights and responsibilities. You are dedicated to caring for older people to live their best lives. You will work well within a team environment and have a friendly approachable manner. Strong attention to detail and outstanding communication skills. Who is Southern Cross Care?

Southern Cross Care (SCC) is a Catholic not-for-profit organization established by the Knights of the Southern Cross, more than 40 years ago. They saw a need to provide compassionate care and inclusive service to some of the most vulnerable, the ageing population, in the community.

Since then, SCCQ has grown to employ over 1700 staff caring for and supporting more than 2000 people across 17 residential aged care homes, 8 retirement villages, 28 social houses, the National Disability and Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and home care services in metropolitan and rural Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.

We are passionate about growing communities where best lives are lived, and serving the needs of our residents and clients with compassion and care is, as always, at the heart of what we do.

At SCC, we are just as focused on creating a culture where every person matters. Our culture program Known & Loved is unique to Southern Cross Care, enabling staff to build genuine community connections with each other and those we serve.

How can you apply?

If you are aPersonal Carer ready to make a difference and help us grow communities where best lives are lived, then we'd love to hear from you.Apply today!

If you have any queries around Southern Cross Care's recruitment process or about the role, please contact us at

Southern Cross Care is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the diversity across our entire team and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Please note that all employment offers will be conditional upon a satisfactory NDIS workers screen, the right to work in Australia and maintaining an up-to-date flu vaccination status.

Our Mission : Inspired by Catholic moral and social teachings which value and respect human life and the dignity of the individual, we will provide a quality of care and accommodation to meet the needs of all who place their trust in us. Unlock job insights Salary match Number of applicants Skills match

Southern Cross Care (Qld) Inc is a not-for-profit, charitable organisation registered under the Queensland Government 'Associations Incorporation Act'.

Archbishop Duhig Court, our first hostel, was opened at Holland Park in 1978.

We originally operated under the banner 'Southern Cross Homes for the Aged Inc' as a direct reflection of our core services.

In August 2001 we changed our name to Southern Cross Care (Qld) Inc to reflect our broader role, which now covers retirement villages and community care services.

Source : This is an extract from the company's own website.

Southern Cross Care (Qld) Inc is a not-for-profit, charitable organisation registered under the Queensland Government 'Associations Incorporation Act'.

Archbishop Duhig Court, our first hostel, was opened at Holland Park in 1978.

We originally operated under the banner 'Southern Cross Homes for the Aged Inc' as a direct reflection of our core services.

In August 2001 we changed our name to Southern Cross Care (Qld) Inc to reflect our broader role, which now covers retirement villages and community care services.

Source : This is an extract from the company's own website.

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