Personal Care Assistant | Tamworth

Contract Care; Tamworth; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Care is seeking experienced Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) / Assistants in Nursing (AINs) to join our local aged care agency workforce across Tamworth, Armidale and surrounds. We partner with multiple residential aged care facilities, keeping staff close to home.

You'll choose shifts that fit your schedule, get paid well for them, and have a dedicated consultant available by phone when you need one.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) required.
• Minimum 6 months' paid Australian aged care experience as a PCA.
• Current National Police Check (or NDIS Worker Screening Check).
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Up-to-date COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccinations.
• Right to work in Australia.
• Reliable transport and a current driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Pick shifts across Tamworth, Armidale and surrounds that suit you.
• Provide dedicated PCA/AIN support to residents across facilities.
• Work with a local agency that staffs locally and minimises travel.
• Maintain resident well-being and safety during shifts.

Skills

Aged care exp

First Aid/CPR

Police check

Vaccinations

Driver's license

Right to work AUS

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

Job description

Consistent local PCA shifts across Tamworth, Armidale & surrounds. AM/PM/night, weekday & weekend, strong agency rates, minimal travel.

About the role

Contract Care is looking for experienced Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) / Assistants in Nursing (AINs) to join our local aged care agency workforce across the Tamworth, Armidale and surrounds. We partner with multiple residential aged care facilities in Tamworth, Armidale and the surrounding towns, and we keep our staff working close to home as much as possible.

You'll pick the shifts that work for you, get paid well for them, and have a real consultant on the other end of the phone when you need one.

Pay & shifts

• Agency pay rates: $46.50-$102.90 per hour
• AM, PM and night shifts available 7 days a week
• Weekday and weekend shifts across multiple partnered aged care facilities
• Choose your own availability - work as much or as little as suits you
• Same-day and advance bookings via our allocations team
• A local agency that actually staffs local - minimal travel between shifts
• Consistent, ongoing work with the same facilities - build real relationships with residents and staff
• Consultants who specialise in aged care, with combined 10+ years in the sector
• Fast, supportive onboarding so you can start earning quickly
• Responsive allocations team you can actually reach when shifts come up

What you'll need

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing), Aged Care or equivalent
• Minimum 6 months' paid Australian aged care experience as a PCA
• Current National Police Check (or NDIS Worker Screening Check)
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates
• Up-to-date COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccinations
• Right to work in Australia
• Reliable transport and a current driver's licence

Contract Care - local aged care agency specialists across Tamworth, Armidale & Surrounds.