" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003ePersonal Care Assistant\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19637\"\u003e Healthcare \u0026amp; Medicine \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19638\"\u003e Aged Care \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19639\"\u003e Melbourne \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19640\"\u003e Part-time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 12/11/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eNot-for-Profit Salary Packaging Options - Increase your take home Pay\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePermanent Part-time Positions | AM PM Night shifts\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBendigo Location | Aged care Industry\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e mecwacare is seeking experienced \u003cstrong\u003ePersonal Care Assistants (PCAs)\u003c/strong\u003e to join our dedicated team at \u003cstrong\u003emecwacare Flora Hill\u003c/strong\u003e, our 62-bed aged care home in Bendigo.Multiple positions are available across \u003cstrong\u003eAM, PM and Night shifts\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eIn this rewarding role, you\u0026rsquo;ll deliver high-quality, compassionate care that supports the dignity, comfort and wellbeing of our residents in a modern, state-of-the-art aged care home. \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou\u0026rsquo;ll join a supportive and welcoming team where your skills and experience help create a safe, inclusive and homelike environment for everyone who lives here.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy join us:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnjoy Not-For-Profit salary packaging benefits that can help increase your take-home pay\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSave on private health insurance with exclusive Medibank employee discounts\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccess discounts at hundreds of retailers through our Flair benefits platform\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccess our Employee Assistance Program for extra support when you need it\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBe recognised through Board Scholarships and Employee Awards that celebrate the great work of our people\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBe part of an organisation that genuinely values work-life balance\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork alongside like-minded people who are passionate about making a difference\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the role:\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLocated in Flora Hill, approximately 5 minutes by car or 7 minutes by public transport from Bendigo Railway Station.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePermanent Part-time opportunities available\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork from our Mont Albert north location and support a valued local community\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonday to Sunday across AM, PM and Night shifts\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat you bring:\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA minimum \u003cstrong\u003eCertificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support, or a relevant Certificate III/IV qualification.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt least 1 year of relevant experience in an aged care home,\u003c/strong\u003e ideally with proven skills in mentoring and supporting other carers.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with older people and their families.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe ability to understand and follow individual client care plans.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSound problem-solving skills and the judgement to know when to escalate issues to a supervisor.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProven time management and multi-tasking abilities.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA proactive, dedicated approach to delivering best-practice care.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlexibility to adapt to workplace demands and a collaborative team spirit.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout us:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eMecwaCare is a leading not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting Victorians for more than 65 years.\u003cbr\u003eWe began with a simple belief that older people in our community deserve care, dignity and a place to belong. Founded by a group of neighbourhood volunteers in 1959, we continue to build on that same spirit of connection and care.\u003cbr\u003eToday, we are privileged to support 20,000 Victorians through our residential aged care homes, retirement villages, home care and community services.\u003cbr\u003eOur people are what makes us who we are, and we proudly represent more than 70 nationalities across our workforce of more than 4,300 employees and 500 volunteers.\u003cbr\u003eAs a purpose led organisation, we reinvest in our services to strengthen, grow and innovate, ensuring we continue to put people first, today and for generations to come.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo apply:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eplease submit your application and attach your CV.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApply early! This role may close sooner than the listed closing date if we find the right candidate \u0026ndash; so if interested, please apply early. \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eAll successful candidates must be willing to undergo and pass a National Police Check and other relevant compliance checks.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"2009314\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "