Assistant In Nursing / Personal Care Assistant

McKenzie Aged Care Group has been operating in Australia for over 20 years. We have been renowned for providing quality aged care across our 17 homes in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. We have now joined the Bolton Clarke Group,one of Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care, operating nationally and internationally. Bolton Clarke Residential group now has 88 Aged Care Homes across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA, with the inclusion of the Allity, McKenzie & Acacia Living Group.

We are committed to enriching the lives of people by providing care with compassion, respect and integrity to promote the health, independence and social interaction of seniors. With registered nurses and care staff at our homes 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, we ensure that care is being delivered at the highest standard at all times to every resident.

The Location

Newmans on the Park, a 105 bed residential aged care facility in Templestowe, just 17km northeast of Melbourne and close to local bus routes.

The Job
The Aged Care Support Assistant facilitates support for residents’ physical, spiritual, social and cultural needs and enables residents to maintain their own wellbeing and independence for as long as possible. The role also supports maintaining a safe, welcoming and comfortable environment, both in resident rooms and the wider home. All duties are undertaken under the direction of allocated experienced aged care workers.
The Aged Care Support Assistant can also assist with meals, some recreational activities, non-intimate hygiene, housekeeping and front of office duties, as well as minimising risk of resident isolation.

You bring: a real commitment to working in aged care, strong literacy and numeracy skills, fabulous communication and team work skills, basic computer skills and a passion for making a difference.

We’ll bring: a flexible workplace, a wonderful team, ongoing training, great communication, and most important – our heartfelt thanks for your contribution to the lives of our residents. With access to flexible working hours, you can choose when you want extra shifts, book shifts in advance and plan ahead for special occasions. Salary packaging options and tax benefits of up to $15,900 plus additional $2600 in entertainment per year available!

If this role is calling your name, then we’d love to hear from you.
At McKenzie, it all starts with People!

Important: All aged care employees and visitors must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19 in order to enter an aged care facility. All successful applicants will be required to provide proof of both vaccinations prior to commencing with McKenzie Aged Care.