Personal Care Worker

Personal Care Worker (Full-Time) | Melbourne

About the Role

We are currently seeking a community-based Full-Time Personal Care Worker to join our growing team.  

In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting clients to live independently and with dignity in their own homes. You will provide personal care, domestic assistance, and companionship, while ensuring a safe, respectful, and person-centred approach to care. 

Key Responsibilities 

Your duties may include, but are not limited to: 

• Provide domestic assistance including cleaning, laundry, tidying, meal preparation, and maintaining a safe and comfortable home environment

• Delivering high-quality personal care, including showering, toileting, grooming and dressing

• Monitoring and observing changes in client health or behaviour, and reporting concerns promptly to the care team

• Providing emotional support and meaningful companionship to promote client well-being

• Maintaining accurate and professional documentation, including progress notes and communication with team members

• During overnight shifts, conduct regular wellbeing checks, respond promptly to alarms, calls or distress, and provide reassurance

About You

You are a compassionate and capable Personal Care Worker who thrives in community-based care.

You will demonstrate:

• Certificate III in Home and Community Care, Aged Care or Disability, or Certificate III in Individual Support 

• Previous experience as personal care worker (aged care, disability or home care)

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team

• Must be willing to travel throughout Melbourne - a company car will be provided

Mandatory Requirements:

• Current working rights in Australia

• Current Police Check (within last 12 months)

• Employee Working with Children Check (or willing to apply)

• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willing to apply)

• Current Flu Vaccination (2026)

• Covid-19 Vaccination

• Current Victorian Driver's License

About Holicare

Holicare is a trusted provider of Support at Home (SaH), Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA), and NDIS Community Nursing services, supporting individuals across metropolitan Melbourne and Ballarat. With our head office in Ringwood and a regional office in Ballarat, we are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care throughout Victoria.

At Holicare, we’re driven by single mission: to provide compassionate and professional care that empowers individuals across the Aged Care, DVA and NDIS sectors. Through in-home services and community-based support, we help people live with dignity, independence, and well-being.

We are proud to be a valued-led organisation, with core values including professionalism, safety, independence, inclusion, diversity, and a focus on innovation and outcome. By fostering a culture of respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement, Holicare is committed to not only raising the standard of care, but also building a workplace where employees feel valued, supported and inspired.

You can find out more about our services by visiting our website at www.holicare.com.au

Why Join Holicare?

• Company Vehicle: Permanent staff are assigned a Holicare company vehicle

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support to help you and your immediate family maintain your mental health and wellbeing

• Supportive Team Culture: Join a collaborative, respectful, and mission-driven team that values your contribution.

• Ongoing Training and Development: We invest in our people through regular training and professional development.

• Impactful Work: Make a genuine difference in the lives of individuals and families across your community.

• Growing organisation: Be part of a rapidly expanding provider with opportunities for advancement and innovation.

Apply Now

Click Apply Now or email your resume and a brief cover letter to ********@holicare.com.au. Be sure to include the job title in the subject line.