PERSONAL CARE WORKER - AGED CARE

Casual

Available from October 2026

An exciting and rewarding opportunity is available for a suitably qualified candidate to join the Harbourside Lodge team at Portland District Health.

The Personal Care Worker is to help individuals with daily living activities while promoting their safety, comfort, dignity, and independence.

The purpose of the Personal Care Worker role in Harbourside Lodge is to:

• To promote independence by support individuals in residential aged care to complete everyday tasks on their own as much as possible.
• Ensure safety and well-being by monitoring individuals health, assist with safe movement, and prevent accidents or injuries.
• Maintain dignity and respect by providing person-centred care that honours the personal preferences, culture and background of each individual.
• Provide emotional support by offering companionship and human connection to reduce isolation and improve quality of life.
  
  

Hours of work may include shift work, weekends and Public Holidays.

About You

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
• More than 12 months experience in residential aged care - desirable
• Experience in person-centred care delivery to individuals
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current CPR Certificate
• Current employee NDIS Workers Screening Check
• Up to Three years of experience in residential aged care
• Assistant in Nursing (AIN) with additional clinical training
  
  

Please click here to view Position Description.

About Us

Portland District Health (PDH) provides an integrated health service for the community. The hospital was established in 1856 on the current site and now provides a comprehensive range of services that include:

• Hospital based Medical and Surgical services, Medical Imaging (Radiology), Pharmacy and Pathology
• A 24/7 Urgent Care Centre for emergency treatment
• Residential aged care for 30 residents at Harbourside Lodge
• An extensive range of primary and community services for the local community
  
  

PDH delivers services from a single campus, employs around 470 staff with an FTE of approximately 290, and has an active volunteer workforce. The People and Culture Unit sits within the Corporate Services Directorate, with other Units including Finance, Building Services, Food Services, Environmental Services, Executive Support, Administration and Health Information.

Additional Benefits

• Salary Packaging
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Social Club
• Free parking
• Portland Leisure & Aquatic Centre corporate rates
• Flexible working conditions
• Employee Assistance program
• Wellbeing Initiatives
• Relocation assistance available - conditions apply
  
  

The Region - Glenelg Shire

Appreciate the beautiful surroundings of the Glenelg Shire, trek the Great South West Walk, Bridgewater Bay’s rugged coastline, or explore Budj Bim (a World Heritage site) and Mount Richmond National Park.

Affordable coastal, rural and low density urban housing, a choice or private and public primary and secondary school makes Portland an ideal place to work, live and raise a family. To find out more about Portland visit the Glenelg Shire and I Am Portland websites.

How To Apply

Applications are through PDH website and must include:

• A letter which tells us who you are and why you should be our next team member. Look at the selection criteria in the position description for some ideas.
• A resume outlining your education, experience and work related achievements. We are looking to see if your employment and experience have set you up with skills needed to be successful in this role.
• Details of at least two professional referees. We will be calling them and asking them a wide range of questions about how you performed as an employee in your past roles. They need to be able to provide feedback on your performance.
  
  

Applications from employment agencies may be submitted, however, PDH will not accept liability for the agency costs and fees.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Current Victorian Working with Children's' check
• Current Immunisation status. This role must be meet the requirements of the Portland District Health Immunisation Policy.
  
  

Proposed interviews will take place on receipt of suitable applications.

Portland District Health encourage and welcome applications from First Nation People, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.