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Respect - Fred French Home, Newstead TAS

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Personal Care Assistant looking to join a supportive and caring team? We have an exciting part-time opportunity available to join our team at Respect Fred French Home in Newstead, Tasmania.

About Us

At Respect, we’re proud to be one of the largest providers of aged care services in Regional Australia.

As a not-for-profit organisation, everything we do is driven by our commitment to supporting older Australians with dignity, compassion and genuine connection.

We’re a growing, values-led organisation with a strong focus on our residents, their families and our team. When you join Respect, you become part of a supportive community that thrives on collaboration, trust and the shared belief that everyone deserves to feel valued.

If you’re looking for an organisation that invests in its people, celebrates purpose, and offers meaningful career pathways, you’ll feel right at home with us.

Why You Will Love Working With Us

• Competitive salary and entitlements

• A workplace culture that celebrates people, progress, and purpose

• Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 for living expenses, plus an additional $2,650 for meals and holiday accommodation

• Learning, development, and career growth opportunities

• Supportive onsite leadership and a welcoming team environment

About the Role

As a Personal Care Assistant (PCA), you will play a vital role in supporting residents with their daily living needs and enhancing their quality of life. Working under the guidance of the Care Manager and clinical team, you will deliver respectful, person-centred care in line with individual care plans and Respect’s values.

This is a part-time position, offering consistent hours with flexibility across a rotating roster.

Key Duties

• Provide personal care including showering, dressing, grooming, toileting and mobility assistance

• Assist residents with meals, hydration, and nutritional needs

• Support residents’ emotional wellbeing through companionship and meaningful engagement

• Follow individual care plans and accurately document care provided

• Assist with transfers and the safe use of mobility aids

• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents

• Work collaboratively with nurses and the broader care team

• Comply with all organisational policies, procedures, and aged care quality standards

About You

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care or equivalent), or willingness to obtain

• A genuine passion for supporting older people

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work effectively within a team and independently

• Current National Police Certificate and Aged Care Worker Screening (or ability to obtain)

• Understanding of person-centred care and aged care quality standards

• Availability to work across a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays

Perks & Benefits

• Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 per year, plus $2,650 for meals and holiday accommodation

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

• Supportive, approachable leaders onsite

• A friendly, down-to-earth workplace culture

• Opportunity to build a long-term career in aged care