Personal Care Assistant - Mount Barker

Eldercare; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

On-site parking

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Eldercare is hiring a Personal Care Assistant at Mt Barker. You will provide person-centred care, follow care plans, and support residents with daily living tasks in a respectful manner.

The role requires at least 6 shifts per fortnight, with various morning/afternoon/night shifts available. Certificate III in Ageing or equivalent and 6 months' experience are preferred, along with Australian working rights and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 months experience after receipt of qualification.
• Existing working rights in Australia.
• A genuine passion to provide person-centred care.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care in a dignified and respectful manner.
• Deliver excellent customer service to residents.
• Assist with personal care/hygiene, daily living tasks and mobility.
• Support emotional wellbeing and companionship.
• Create a warm, inclusive, and positive care environment.

Job description

Join the Eldercare family as a Personal Care Assistant! Location: Eldercare Sash Ferguson at Mt Barker Type: Part Time & Casual Opportunities At Eldercare, our purpose is simple but powerful: to deliver peace of mind with our care. At Eldercare, we are committed to delivering exceptional care and support to older South Australians. As one of the state’s leading not-for-profit aged care providers, we foster a compassionate and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued. By joining Eldercare, you'll become part of a team that prioritises integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. With a strong focus on learning and development, we’ll support you as you grow your career.

About The Role

As a Personal Care Assistant, you’ll provide high-quality, person-centred care that helps our residents live each day with dignity and joy. You'll follow personalised care plans and offer respectful support with:

• Provide direct care in a dignified & respectful manner
• Deliver excellence in customer service to our residents
• Provide assistance with personal care/hygiene, daily living tasks & general mobility
• Emotional wellbeing and companionship
• Creating a warm, inclusive, and positive care environment to maximise quality of life

About The Opportunity

• Must be willing to work at least 6 shifts per fortnight
• Shifts available are morning 07:00 - 13:30 / 15:00, afternoon 15:00 - 23:00 / 16:00 - 22:00 & nights 23:00 - 07:00

What You Will Bring

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or Aged Care - or equivalent
• Minimum 6 months experience after receipt of qualification
• Existing working rights in Australia
• A genuine passion to provide care that is person-centred
• The ability to work individually and in a team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Why Choose Eldercare?

• Be part of apurpose-driven organisationthat values compassion and community
• Salary packaging optionsto increase your take-home pay
• Ongoingtraining and development opportunities
• Work inmodern facilitieswith on-site parking
• Enjoy thevarietyof working across different roles and locations
• Join a team that feels more like family

For further information, please contact Mark Butler, Site Operations Manager on 8391 2486.

To work for Eldercare, you are required to hold an acceptable National Police Clearance and comply with relevant vaccination requirements as per Eldercare policy which includes vaccination for both seasonal influenza and COVID-19.

Eldercare is proud to be a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation. We are committed to supporting our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) residents, employees and volunteers to ensure they feel included and safe. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are welcomed, included and respected.

Eldercare encourages respectful relationships and does not accept any form of gender-based violence in the workplace. Eldercare is committed to preventing violence against women and is proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace to support victims of abuse.

All employees can expect to receive fair and equal treatment and to be free from discrimination in all aspects of their life with Eldercare.