Personal Care Worker

AnglicareSA Ltd; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 45,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit organization in South Australia seeks compassionate individuals for the role of Personal Care Worker. You will provide essential personal care to aged care residents, ensuring their comfort and dignity. Candidates must possess a Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support and have excellent interpersonal skills. This role offers flexible hours and meaningful engagement with the community.

Benefits

Salary packaging benefits

Employee wellbeing program

Paid parental leave

Learning programs and professional development

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of the physical, emotional and social needs of older people.
• National Police Clearance (unsupervised contact with vulnerable people).

Responsibilities

• Support residents with quality person-centred care.
• Collaborate with other staff to provide quality care.
• Build relationships with residents and their families.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Compassionate care

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support (Ageing)

Current influenza vaccination and First Aid Certificate

TGA approved Covid-19 vaccine including booster shot

Job description

• Permanent Part-Time and Casual opportunities available
• Flexibility: AM, PM and Night shifts to fit your lifestyle.
• Salary packaging benefits: Pay less tax and increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging
• Locations: Elizabeth East, Elizabeth Dutton Court, Brompton, Westbourne Park, Grange, Trott Park

So many lives. So many ways. One you.

50,000 lives and counting.

That’s how many South Australians our people support each year.

As one of the state’s leading not-for-profits, we’re making a meaningful impact at scale. From foster care to aged care and everything in between, our services are as diverse as the people and communities we serve - and we’re growing our reach for the future.

It takes a special kind of person to work in this sector. Someone with real compassion and care. Could that person be you?

Join us as a Personal Care Worker, and be part of something bigger

What you'll do

We are seeking enthusiastic and caring individuals to join our team. Using your excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you will listen to stories, build relationships with our aged care residents and their families, and support residents to continue living their best life. You will provide personal care and support to our residents whilst ensuring their comfort and dignity is maintained at all times.

• Support residents in one of our facilities by providing quality person-centred care, with wants and needs of the resident at the core of all of your actions
• Collaborating with other staff to provide quality physical, emotional, wellness and clinical care
• Build relationships with our aged care residents and their families
• Engaging and liaising with residents, their families and carers to improve their health, lifestyle and well-being
• Sharing professional knowledge with your teammates

What you'll bring

• Certificate III in either Aged Care or Individual Support (Ageing)
• Demonstrated understanding of the physical, emotional and social needs of older people
• Excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to build meaningful relationships with customers and colleagues
• Certificate of completion - SA Health’s Understanding COVID-19 for Aged Care Workers (free online training)
• Current influenza vaccination and First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• TGA approved Covid-19 vaccine including the booster shot
• National Police Clearance (unsupervised contact with vulnerable people. 6 months or more remaining on clearance, please note NPC's are valid for 3 years)

Why AnglicareSA?

Your contribution here matters. We want you to see your impact every day, and we want you to feel valued for it.

Here’s what you can expect in your career at AnglicareSA:

• So many lives, right here in SA: Our ripple effect starts with you. Whatever your role, you’ll help find a way forward for the communities you live in and care about. That’s something to be proud of.
• So many ways, for our clients and you: We support those in need in so many ways. For you, that means real opportunity to gain new knowledge and experiences and to explore the many pathways a career in our sector can take.
• So much compassion, and a place to belong: At AnglicareSA, you’ll never feel alone. You’ll lean on and learn from genuine people driven to do good, and you’ll build relationships that last a lifetime.

More to enjoy:

• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options, including novated leasing, plus savings on health insurance, motor vehicles, opticians, pharmacy and gym memberships
• Grow your skills and career with learning programs, professional development pathways, paid study leave and education assistance
• Live and work well with our employee wellbeing program, confidential employee assistance program, chaplaincy services, domestic and family violence support, and more
• Put your family first with paid parental leave (including superannuation), personal leave to care for family members and additional unpaid leave for caring responsibilities

Our impact starts with you

Join AnglicareSA, and help us change lives and communities.

To apply, simply click the “Apply” button and submit your application (direct applications only, no agencies please).

*Please note: This is an expression of interest, you will be contacted if/when suitable vacancies arise.

At AnglicareSA, we proudly and gratefully bring together a team that is truly diverse - from lived experiences, to skills and knowledge, to perspectives and personality. We value the benefits this brings to the people who work with us and the communities we serve, and we strive to create a place where everyone - regardless of background and ability - feels they belong. If you require any accommodations to fully participate in our recruitment process, we welcome you to let us know.

We are committed to the employment of First Nations people. Please visit our website for details on our Aboriginal Services and to access AnglicareSA’s Reconciliation Action Plan.

AnglicareSA is committed to a secure and transparent recruitment process that prioritises the safety of all applicants. We will never request payment, bank account details, or personal identification documents during the early stages of recruitment. Proof of identity may be requested later as part of standard pre-employment checks. To verify the legitimacy of this job advertisement, please refer to our official website or contact our recruitment team directly.

• Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position.