Care Assistant
Visa sponsorship
Community Services · Melbourne, VIC, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Daily assistance that protects dignity and independence is central to this Melbourne Care Assistant opportunity. Residential aged care providers are recruiting Aged Care Workers and Personal Care Assistants to support older residents with personal tasks, mobility, meals and social engagement.
You will follow individual care plans, observe changes in wellbeing and coordinate with nurses, families and other health professionals. Offshore applicants may be considered for employer sponsorship subject to eligibility, and onshore applicants with suitable Australian work rights are also welcome.
Describe your care qualification, residents supported, daily assistance and shift experience in an English CV. Present your Melbourne residential care support background with Build AI CV.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver compassionate care shaped around each resident
- Assist showering, dressing, grooming, toileting and personal hygiene
- Support safe mobility, transfers and use of equipment
- Assist meals, hydration and feeding
- Provide companionship, emotional support and participation in routines and activities
- Follow care plans and home procedures, including infection control, manual handling and safety
- Observe and report physical, emotional or behavioural changes and maintain clear notes
- Coordinate with nurses, carers, allied health staff and families
- Respect privacy, culture and preferences while encouraging independence
Requirements & Eligibility
- A qualification in aged care, healthcare, nursing assistance or personal care
- Aged care, residential care or disability support experience preferred
- Understanding of person-centred support
- Strong interpersonal communication and workplace English suited to resident conversations
- Compassion, dependability and professional conduct
- Capacity to develop respectful resident and care-team relationships
- Capacity to follow plans, procedures and workplace standards; Flexibility for required shifts including weekends
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