Dementia Care Specialist: Personal Care Worker

Job Q; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice benefits

Family-friendly rostering

Overtime & shift allowances

Professional development opportunities

In-house Clinical Education team

Job summary

ARRCS is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Worker for our Specialist Dementia Care Unit in Alice Springs. Join a dedicated clinical team providing safe, respectful, and person-centred care to residents with severe dementia.

Your role supports daily living activities, observes changes in wellbeing, and implements non-pharmacological strategies according to care plans while promoting dignity and independence.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or higher in Individual Support, Aged Care or Disability Care.
• Experience in dementia care and responsive behaviours.
• HLTHPS006 – Assist Clients with Medication.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check completed or in progress.
• CPR certificate current; police check valid.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, respectful, person-centred care.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, meals, and activities of daily living.
• Encourage independence where safe and appropriate.
• Support residents with severe dementia using calm, person-centred approaches.
• Observe and report changes in cognition, behaviour and wellbeing.
• Document changes and work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Skills

Medication administration

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care or Disability

NDIS Worker Screening Check

CPR Certificate

National Police Check

Job description

ARRCS is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Worker for our Specialist Dementia Care Unit in Alice Springs. Join a dedicated clinical team providing safe, respectful, and person-centred care to residents with severe dementia.

Your role supports daily living activities, observes changes in wellbeing, and implements non-pharmacological strategies according to care plans while promoting dignity and independence.