Care Companion

Date: 13 Oct 2026

Location: South Melbourne, VIC, AU, 3205

Company: Australian Unity

Join Us as a Personal Care Assistant (Care Companion) – Where Every Day is a Chance to Make a Difference

 

What's on Offer

We value our Care employees and the wonderful work they do. Our employees enjoy an enviable range of benefits, including the following:

  • Part-time contracts
  • Flex-Up – work additional overtime hours and boost your income. The more availability you have, the more work we can give you
  • Enjoy additional yearly Well-Being and Community Leave days
  • Maxxia Rewards – a great range of discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas, restaurants and more

 

About The Alba

The Alba is a premium residential aged care community located in South Melbourne, providing high-quality care and support in a contemporary environment designed to support residents' wellbeing, independence and quality of life.

With a strong focus on person-centred care, The Alba provides a welcoming community where residents receive exceptional support from a dedicated and compassionate team.

 

Your New Role

As a member of The Alba team, you will get to join a team who are united in providing exceptional care to our residents and support to their families.

 

We are seeking PCAs and CCs for the following part-time shifts:

Week 1

  • Wednesday PM: 2:45pm - 9:45pm, 4:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Thursday AM: 7:00am - 1:00pm, PM: 2:45pm - 9:45pm
  • Friday AM: 7:00am - 1:00pm, PM: 2:45pm - 9:45pm, 4:00pm - 9:00pm

Week 2

  • Tuesday AM: 7:00am - 1:00pm
  • Wednesday PM: 2:45pm - 9:45pm, 4:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Thursday AM: 7:00am - 1:00pm, PM: 2:45pm - 9:45pm
  • Friday PM: 2:45pm - 9:45pm (2 positions)

 

What Your New Role Looks Like

  • Providing a range of support and personal care services to our residents
  • Ensuring detailed documentation is updated
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships within our team, with our customers and family members
  • Adhering to health and safety guidelines and policies to keep yourself and our residents safe
  • Providing meaningful experiences which enable our residents to thrive

 

About You

Above all, you will align to our Values of Bold, Warm and Honest. You will be able to demonstrate empathy and the ability to provide excellent care for your residents.

 

Does this sound like you?

  • Good verbal and written English skills
  • Flexibility and availability to work the shifts outlined above
  • You hold relevant qualifications such as a Certificate III in Individual Support, Certificate III in Disability, etc.
  • A current Australian Driver's Licence and ownership of a reliable vehicle
  • Must have one dose of COVID-19 vaccination and a current year (2026) Influenza vaccination

If you’re seeking a role with real purpose and where you can create meaningful customer relationships whilst caring for the most deserving people in your community, please apply today!

Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and, mature aged people. To view our Reconciliation Action Plan please visit: https://www.australianunity.com.au/about-us/reconciliation-action-plan.