Personal Support Worker

Arcare Aged Care; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcare Aged Care is looking for a Personal Support Worker to deliver high-quality personal, emotional, and social care that upholds residents’ dignity and independence.

You’ll assist with personal care, support mobility, help with meals, monitor health changes, and maintain clear documentation, working closely with nurses and the care team to ensure residents’ wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Ageing/Individual Support or equivalent.
• Passion for aged care and helping others.
• Friendly, compassionate and adaptable team player.
• Great communication and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, including showering, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Support mobility and safe transfers.
• Assist residents with meals and dietary needs.
• Monitor and report changes in health or behaviour.
• Maintain accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with nurses and the wider care team.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate

Team player

Adaptable

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

Job description

As a Personal Support Worker, you will deliver high-quality personal, emotional, and social care that enhances residents’ dignity, independence, and wellbeing.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Assisting with personal care (showering, dressing, grooming, toileting)
• Supporting mobility and safe transfers
• Assisting residents with meals and dietary needs
• Monitoring and reporting changes in health or behaviour
• Maintaining accurate documentation
• Working collaboratively with nurses and the wider care team

What We’re Looking For

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent
• Passion for aged care and helping others
• Friendly, compassionate, and adaptable team player
• Great communication skills and a positive attitude

About Arcare

As one of Australia’s leading aged care providers, Arcare operates over 60 residences across QLD, NSW, ACT, SA and VIC, supported by more than 10, team members. Our focus is simple — building meaningful relationships between residents, families, and staff, with our residents at the heart of everything we do.