Personal Care Worker | Multiple Exceptional Opportunities Available

Lutheran Homes Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Training and development

Career progression

Meaningful work

Site locations: Glynde, Fullarton, Hop

Job summary

Lutheran Homes Group is seeking multiple Personal Care Workers to join our aged care team in South Australia. You will deliver high-quality personal care and support to residents, ensuring dignity, choice and independence.

You will work with a dedicated team, follow care plans, and report changes to nursing staff. Applicants should have Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) and be committed to compassionate care. A pre-employment medical and NDIS Worker Clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) is essential.
• Experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Kind, caring and respectful.
• Strong organisational, time management and prioritisation skills.
• Maintains consumer privacy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Conduct activities of daily living for residents while monitoring wellbeing.
• Identify and report changes in residents’ condition to nursing staff.
• Collaborate with the team and support other staff as needed.
• Provide person-centred care promoting dignity, independence and choice.

Skills

Compassionate care

Time management

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

Job description

About Lutheran Homes Group

Lutheran Homes Group (LHG) is a leading not-for-profit provider of Home and Community Support, Retirement Living, and Residential Care across South Australia and Victoria. Our organisation provides services to over 2,000 residents, supported by a dedicated team of 1,500 staff and volunteers. Together, we deliver personalised care that empowers ageing Australians to live with dignity and choice. Committed to quality care, innovation, and staff development, we continue to grow and set new standards of excellence while making a positive impact on the lives of those we support.

What We Offer

• Competitive wages in line with the Aged Care Award
• Ongoing training, professional development, and genuine opportunities for career progression
• Meaningful work that makes a real difference in the lives of ageing Australians every day
• Vacancies at Glynde and potentially at our other sites, Fullarton and Hope Valley

Your Pay and Benefits at a Glance

• Competitive hourly rate plus superannuation
• Access to salary packaging of up to $15,900 tax-free each year, plus the ability to salary package an additional $2,650 for eligible meal entertainment and holiday accommodation expenses
• Extra financial boost while you're on leave - 17.5% annual leave loading
• Free confidential counselling and wellbeing support for you and your immediate family
• Free annual influenza vaccination
• Exclusive retail, lifestyle, and insurance discounts

About the Role

We are currently seeking multiple compassionate and dedicated Personal Care Workers to join our caring and committed aged care team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality assistance, support, and hands-on personal care to residents within our aged care facility, while providing person-centred care that promotes dignity, choice, and independence. Your care will help ensure that each resident is treated with respect and empathy, while supporting their dignity, independence, and overall sense of well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct activities of daily living for residents while monitoring their well-being and reporting any changes to nursing staff
• Identify and report potential risks, hazards, changes in residents’ condition, and other concerns to the appropriate nursing staff.
• Collaborate with the team and provide support to other members when necessary
• Work in a supportive environment with leadership dedicated to your growth and success.

What You Will Need

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) - Essential
• Experience in a similar role - Preferred.
• Kind, caring and respectful
• Good organisational, time management and prioritisation skills.
• Uses tact and discretion in dealing with sensitive matters and maintaining consumer privacy and confidentiality

Candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment and must hold a current NDIS Worker Clearance. In line with current health guidelines for the aged care sector, candidates are strongly encouraged to be up to date with all recommended vaccinations.

Lutheran Homes Group is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and faiths who share our commitment to caring for others.

Applications close 7 October 2026

Please note we are not accepting recruitment agency applications at this time.