Personal Care Assistant - Yorke Peninsula

Eldercare; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Eldercare is hiring Personal Care Assistants for part-time shifts at our Maitland site, delivering respectful, hands-on support that puts residents first.

As a not-for-profit aged care provider, Eldercare fosters a compassionate and inclusive work environment with strong learning and development focus to support your career growth and contribution to residents’ quality of life.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) required or equivalent.
• Previous experience as a Care Assistant/AIN is desirable.
• Strong commitment to delivering person-centred care with empathy.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to residents under supervision of Clinical Leader/EN/RN.
• Follow individual care plans to deliver respectful support.
• Communicate residents' care needs to the Clinical Leader/EN/RN.
• Contribute to a safe, supportive environment for residents and staff.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills to support teamwork and collaboration.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

Job description

Looking to make a real impact? We're hiring Personal Care Assistants for part time shifts at our Maitland site. Be part of a supportive team where your care truly matters.

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

Step into a meaningful role as a Care Assistant, where you’ll deliver respectful, hands-on support that puts residents first. From personal care and daily tasks to mobility assistance, you’ll follow individual care plans with heart. Your person-centred approach will help create a friendly, nurturing environment that enhances quality of life and brings comfort every day.

What You'll Do

• Provide direct care to a designated group of residents under the supervision of a Clinical Leader and/or EN/RN
• Deliver care in alignment with individual care plans, in collaboration with the care leadership team
• Effectively communicate residents' care needs to the Clinical Leader and/or EN/RN
• Contribute to a positive, safe, and supportive environment for both residents and staff
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills to support effective teamwork
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and competency in delivering safe, high-quality care

What You’ll Bring

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing), Aged Care, or an equivalent qualification
• Previous experience working in a Care Assistant/AIN role (desirable)
• A strong commitment to delivering person-centred care with empathy and compassion
• Proven ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, fostering positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues

Why Choose Eldercare?

• Be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values compassion and community
• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Join a team that feels more like family

• Please note - due to operational and safety reasons, we are currently only looking to hire suitable applicants that live locally or are in the process of relocating*

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.

Equality and Inclusion

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.