Personal Care Assistant
Company: VMCH
Role summary
Personal Care Assistant is a role at VMCH in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (on-site). Posted 2026-08-13. Experience level: 2-5.
- Job title
- Personal Care Assistant
- Company
- VMCH
- Location
- Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Healthcare Support
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Date posted
- 2026-08-13
Job description
Part-time vacancies at VMCH Aged Care, Ashwood
Excellent NFP salary packaging benefits
Friendly team & excellent working conditions
About the role
We are looking for part-time Personal Care Assistants to bring joy to our resident’s day. Working as part of a friendly and close-knit team, your focus will be:
Providing support and care according to the Care Plan and residents preferences and strengths
Applying person-centred care approaches to all interactions with residents
Considering the residents individual needs, stage of life, development and strengths when engaging in support activities
Shifts and days listed below, please list your preference for shift pattern 1 or shift pattern 2 with your application:
About you
You are an enthusiastic, motivated, self-starter who is eager to develop a career in aged care. To be considered for these roles, you will need:
Certificate III in Aged Care, Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing Specialisation), or equivalent and/or Certificate IV in Aged Care, Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Previous experience working in an aged care facility
Ability to build effective relationships and work within a team
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Ability to work the below days and shifts in either shift pattern 1 or shift pattern 2
Shift Pattern 1
Week 1
Monday 0700-1330
Wednesday 0700-1330
Week 2
Monday 0700-1330
Tuesday 0700-1330
Wednesday 7000-1330
Shift Pattern 2
Week 1
Wednesday 1430-2100
Thursday 1430-2100
Week 2
Wednesday 1430-2100
Thursday 1430-2100
Friday 1430-2100
Why VMCH?
Because the people we employ make it a great place to work! In addition, VMCH will provide you with:
A competitive salary, with salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay.
A flexible and family-friendly work culture, with wellbeing initiatives.
Employee and family assistance program including employee, manager, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, and legal assistance.
Discounted private health insurance and discounted school holiday care support.
A chance to make a positive difference in the lives of older people and the community.
A rewarding and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Enjoy access to Fitness Passport, helping you and your family stay active with discounted entry to hundreds of fitness and recreation venues.
About us
VMCH is a Catholic, for-purpose organisation providing aged care, disability services, retirement living, home care, specialist education and affordable housing across Victoria. With more than 100 years of experience, our workforce of 3,600+ employees and 440 volunteers deliver services to more than 11,000 people. Guided by our values of Love, Joy, Courage and Hospitality, we are committed to helping people live their best lives and creating genuine places of belonging for all.
If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you!
To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights & NDIS Worker Screening Check.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.