Personal Care Assistant Jobs Townsville

Become an essential part of one of the most rewarding and fastest growing fields in healthcare.

Secure a job in an industry that you can stay in for years (and even decades) to come
Access world class healthcare training and resources through St Vincent's Health Australia's network of hospitals, in-home care and aged care
Be on the frontlines of care developing real world clinical skills that can set you up for job growth in the healthcare industry
Walk hand in hand with Australia's elderly, caring not just for their physical health, but their mind and spirit too

aged care worker with a resident in the lounge

If I ask them in an interview, 'How are you going to shower a resident? Or enter a resident's room?' They will give you a perfect answer. They will knock the door. They will give you the process. They will tick all the boxes.

But how they communicate with the resident and how they're going to present themselves. How they will respond to the resident's choice is very important. That's all come from their attitude and whether that comes naturally to them. That's what I look for in an interview.

- Kul Prasad Bhandari, Facility Manager at St Vincent's Care Bardon

Set rosters (rather than rotating rosters) so you know what hours to expect week after week
More opportunities for shifts (if you want them) on top of your regular hours
Reliable and consistent shifts whether you're on a shift during the day or night
Flexibility of hours to balance life outside of work

Because resident numbers are consistently high at St Vincent's, shifts are rarely (if ever) cut or changed.

Aged care workers that see residents as an extension of their own family
Dependable people with a big heart for helping those in need
Celebraters of each other's cultures and special days (from Holi to Eid to Christmas and everything in between)
Growing in their career and wanting to get better at the work they do every day
Honest and hardworking (even when no one is looking)
Living with aged care residents (and their families) through the good times and the bad

Because, while you can train someone to be a Personal Care Assistant, you can't train a passion and a love for the role.

FIND A ROLE AT ST VINCENT'S

One of our residents is in hospital at the moment and her daughter came in to pick up some clothes.
And her mother said to her, 'I can't wait to get home. ' And she [her mother] was talking about coming back here and then her daughter started crying. She said, 'I can't tell you how much that means to me that mum feels that this is her home.'
It's so heartfelt and so there's so much gratitude and such a beautiful relationship that's been formed.

Linda Kearton - Facility Manager St Vincent's Care Hawthorn

As a not for profit, St Vincent's is able to offer salary sacrifice, which means a portion of your income can be tax free.

A Personal Care Assistant earning $55k a year could save over $3145 a year in tax on salary packaging.

That would mean you would need to be making over $61k in another role to take home the same amount.

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8 More benefits of working at St Vincent's

Access to Fitness Passport (FP) which lets you whole family use participating gyms and pools for a discounted membership price.
No cost uniforms and training
Discounted health insurance
Free annual flu vaccination
Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
Discounted hospital admissions
Discounted meals
Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service

Step 1

Check out our Townsville personal care worker jobs where all our current opportunities are listed

Step 2

Can't find the role you are looking for? Express your interest here

Step 3

Submit your application

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We will reach out to you to as jobs become available

Douglas

State of the art aged care has come to Douglas. Opened in 2019, St Vincent's Care Douglas offers a prime, central location with stunning views and premium amenities built to maintain independence and connect residents to an active lifestyle.

Take in the breathtaking sunset views sitting out with friends and family on Douglas’ rooftop terrace, get out into the community on a regular resident bus trip and make it home in time for happy hour with friends.

Greater representation of Indigenous people in the health workforce means better outcomes for everyone.

At St Vincent's, we want you to join us in improving the health and wellbeing of the elderly - especially Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders and residents.

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two aged care employees standing in front of indigenous art

If you can't see the role you are looking for on our website right now, please send us an enquiry and we will get back to you. We are always on the lookout for new applications.

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There are some great benefits when you work for St Vincent's Care including:

Salary packaging that increases your take home pay (up to $15,990 tax free, Novated vehicle leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum)
Access to Fitness Passport (FP) which lets you whole family use participating gyms and pools for a discounted membership price.
No cost uniforms and training
Discounted health insurance
Free annual flu vaccination
Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
Discounted hospital admissions
Discounted meals
Opportunity to work for the nation’s largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider with a rapidly growing and progressive vision.
Friendly team environment with a great community care spirit
Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service

Yes. You can apply for multiple vacancies.

There are many types of jobs available throughout our aged care facilities and within our corporate support teams ranging from Registered Nurses, Food Service Assistants, Receptionists, Maintenance Officers and Facility Managers, through to Executive Assistants, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing and Pastoral Care related roles.

At St Vincent’s Care Services we are always looking for a special kind of person – a St Vincent’s kind of person. Someone who puts compassion, connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do.

We value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcome, safe, and inclusive. We invite people from all backgrounds to join our caring family.
As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/careers/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-recruitment or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

Because you’re like us, you believe that every act of kindness makes the world a better place. Better for everyone who lives in the 24+ facilities and locations we operate in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Better for all our staff and employees, who work tirelessly to provide the highest levels of care and quality of life for our clients and better support for the local communities we play an important role in to enable continued support.
Our spiritual and hospital-based heritage has taught us that wellness is about more than medical needs.

It’s about building a true partnership around trust and respect. That’s why we take a person-centred approach – delivering holistic, individual care that achieves wellbeing for mind, body and spirit.
At St Vincent's Care, we are committed to ensuring our residents and clients are at the center of everything we do. Central to meeting this commitment is our staff, who are dedicated, skilled and passionate about improving the lives of those who entrust us with their care.

What’s on your CV is important, but what’s in your heart matters more.
Because at St Vincent’s, kindness works for us.

Personal Care Assistant Jobs Townsville

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Secure pay and reliable rostering

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More take home pay with salary packaging

8 More benefits of working at St Vincent's

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