Personal Care Attendant & Food Services Assistant - Murray Gardens
- Provide personal care to retirement village residents, including daily living assistance, medication support and laundry.
- Prepare, serve and deliver meals and drinks, providing friendly customer service and maintaining clean, food-safe areas.
- Work flexibly across care and food services duties, supporting residents and village operations as needed.
Personal Care Attendant / Food Services Assistant - Murray Gardens Retirement Village
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of older Australians?
RetireAustralia is seeking a caring, flexible, and service-focused individual to join our team at Murray Gardens Retirement Village in East Albury NSW as a Personal Care Attendant / Food Services Assistant.
This casual role offers variety and flexibility, combining personal care support with food service duties in a welcoming, community-focused environment.
Casual position with the availability to pick up shifts as required will be highly regarded.
About the Role
Reporting to the Village Manager, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our residents with compassion and professionalism.
Your responsibilities will include a combination of personal care and food services duties, including:
Personal Care Attendant Responsibilities
- Assisting residents with daily living activities such as showering, dressing, personal grooming, and continence management
- Supporting residents to receive prescribed medications accurately and in a timely manner
- Managing resident laundry as required to maintain comfort, hygiene, and wellbeing
- Building positive, respectful relationships with residents and contributing to a supportive team environment
Food Services Assistant Responsibilities
- Providing friendly and professional customer service when taking, preparing, and serving meals and drinks
- Assisting with the preparation, service, and delivery of daily meals and special functions
- Maintaining kitchen, dining, and service areas in accordance with HACCP, food safety, and HSE standards
- Completing daily cleaning tasks including clearing tables and cleaning and storing dishes and cutlery
- You will also be flexible and willing to assist with other duties as required to support village operations
We’re on the lookout for someone with:
- Experience in aged care or a similar role
- Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support
- Current Food Handling Certificate (or ability to obtain)
- Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
- Drivers Licence and Reliable Transport (desirable)
- National Police Check (or ability to obtain)
- First Aid & CPR Certificate (or ability to obtain)
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screening
- Our benefits
The wellbeing of all RetireAustralia team members is our priority and we regularly run initiatives such as safety training, wellness challenges, mental health awareness programs and a free annual flu vaccination program.
We have a dedicated learning and development team, who have received industry recognition for their training and development programs which assist team members to achieve their personal and professional development goals while working at RetireAustralia.
RetireAustralia offers a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program to all employees and their family members to assist with work-related and personal issues.
Who we are
RetireAustralia is a leading private owner, operator and developer of retirement villages with a focus on creating thriving communities where older Australians live the life they choose in their own homes.
Across our villages in New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia we are revolutionising retirement living through our continuum of care model and range of accommodation options that integrate independent living with Support At Home services and on-site higher acuity care facilities. We are also building the future of retirement living, expanding several existing communities and developing new purpose-built communities in areas with high demand for quality senior living.
With customers at the centre, a wonderful culture and an ambitious growth strategy in a sector experiencing rapid expansion and diversification, RetireAustralia is an employer of choice for individuals who want to make their mark.
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