Personal Care Worker

Bolton Clarke; South Australia; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading aged care provider in Australia is looking for Personal Care Workers to join their team in Walkerville on a permanent part-time basis. You will provide direct care and support to residents, report incidents, and build positive relationships. Ideal candidates will have aged care certifications and relevant experience. This role offers generous salary packaging and ongoing career development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program for staff and family

Free annual flu shots

Qualifications

• Valid working rights in Australia (Passport, Birth Certificate etc)
• Complete a NDIS check
• Flu Vaccination (or willingness to obtain during flu season)
• Evidence of Covid-19 vaccination
• Minimum of 6 months aged care experience

Responsibilities

• Providing direct care, support and guidance to residents.
• Establishing positive relationships with residents and teams.
• Reporting incidents and changes in resident behaviour.

Skills

Highly organised and able to effectively manage and prioritise multiple tasks

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to build rapport with residents, families and team members

Flexibility to work available shifts on short notice

Education

Certificate III or Certificate IV in Aged Care or Individual Support

Job description

• Salary Packaging and tax benefits of up to $15,900 + $2650 in entertainment
• Non for Profit | Salary Packaging Options Available!

Bolton Clarke is Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit aged care provider shaping the future of positive ageing. With RSL Queensland and the Royal District Nursing Service at the heart of our DNA, we have been caring for Australians since 1885. Today, our exceptional teams support more than 130,000 people to live independently at home and across our 43 retirement living communities and 88 residential aged care homes. Everything we do is dedicated to enabling, celebrating and supporting older Australians to live and age positively.

About the Home:

Our Walkerville home is located in the peaceful inner northern suburbs of Adelaide just 5km from the city centre, close to public transport, built on the shores of the River Torrens and only two minutes’ walk from the local shopping precinct.

About the Opportunity

We are actively seeking experienced and dedicated Personal Care Workers to join our team on a Permanent Part Time basis to cover a variety of shifts. This is the perfect opportunity for a Personal Care worker wanting to work 4hr shifts. Successful candidates may also have the opportunity to work across other local Bolton Clarke Homes to cover planned and unplanned leave.

Reporting to our Registered Nurses, our Personal Care Workers are responsible for providing quality care to our residents. This includes:

• Providing direct care, support and guidance to residents in accordance with best practice.
• Working towards establishing positive relationships with our residents and working collaboratively within a team environment with an attitude of respect, integrity and teamwork.
• Responsiveness to reporting incidents and changes in resident behaviour in a timely manner to RNs.

You will have the opportunity to develop your aged care career under the guidance and mentorship of experienced nursing professionals within the aged care industry. You will receive hands-on training and support from our dedicated RNs, and Management team.

This is an excellent opportunity for you to further expand your skill set in a supportive and structured environment, whilst gaining job satisfaction.

To be successful you will have

• Valid working rights in Australia (Passport, Birth Certificate etc)
• Complete a NDIS check
• Flu Vaccination (or willingness to obtain during flu season)
• Evidence of Covid-19 vaccination
• Highly organised and able to effectively manage and prioritise multiple tasks
• Highly efficient and motivated
• Certificate III or Certificate IV in Aged Care or Individual Support
• Minimum of 6 months Aged Care experience
• Flexibility to work available shifts on short notice
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build rapport with residents, families and team members
• A caring team environment with strong clinical and allied health support
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits – claim up to $18,550 tax free
• An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
• Free annual flu shots

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23 September 2025
Walkerville South Australia, Australia
Part Time
Healthcare & Medical
Nursing - Aged Care