Personal Care Assistant

RASAK PTY LTD; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

RASAK PTY LTD is seeking a dedicated Personal Care Assistant to provide direct support for clients requiring assistance with daily activities. The role focuses on respectful, safe, and person-centred care while promoting client independence and wellbeing.

You will work with clients and other care professionals to deliver high-quality care, maintain accurate records, and follow infection control procedures in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III or higher or equivalent qualification.
• Experience delivering personal care in aged care, disability, healthcare or similar.
• Knowledge of person-centred care and respectful, compassionate approach.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; ability to relate to clients and families.
• First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain it.
• National Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal hygiene, showering, grooming and dressing.
• Support mobility, transfers and positioning.
• Assist with meals, hydration and feeding as required.
• Provide direct personal care per individual care plans.
• Maintain records and progress notes; report changes or concerns.

Skills

Personal care

Communication

First Aid CPR

Person-centred care

Driver's license

Safety awareness

Education

AQF Certificate III or higher

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

About the Role We are seeking a caring and dependable Personal Care Assistant to provide direct personal care and assistance to clients who require support with everyday activities. The successful candidate will work closely with clients and other care professionals to deliver respectful, safe and person-centred care while promoting clients' independence, dignity and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• assisting clients with personal hygiene, showering, bathing, grooming and dressing;
• providing toileting and continence support;
• assisting clients with mobility, transfers and positioning;
• assisting with meals, hydration and feeding where required;
• providing direct personal care in accordance with individual care plans;
• assisting clients to maintain comfort, dignity and independence;
• monitoring clients' general wellbeing and reporting changes or concerns;
• providing companionship and emotional support;
• assisting clients with routine daily activities;
• maintaining accurate care records and progress notes;
• following infection prevention and control procedures;
• communicating appropriately with clients, families, carers and healthcare professionals;
• following individual care plans, workplace procedures and professional boundaries; and complying with workplace health and safety, safeguarding and organisational policies.

Qualifications and Experience

• a relevant AQF Certificate III or higher qualification, such as Certificate III in Individual Support, or an equivalent relevant qualification;
• or relevant experience demonstrating the skills required for the position;
• relevant experience providing personal care in aged care, disability, healthcare or a similar environment;
• knowledge of person-centred care;
• good communication and interpersonal skills;
• a respectful and compassionate approach to personal care;
• a current National Police Check or ability to obtain one;
• an NDIS Worker Screening Check where applicable;
• First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain it;
• and a valid driver's licence where required for the position.

We Offer

• Full-time employment Supportive team environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Career progression opportunities
• Opportunity to join a growing care organisation