Personal Support Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award Rates

Positive workplace culture

Job security

Job summary

Arcare Warners Bay is seeking a Personal Support Worker to deliver high-quality personal, emotional, and social care enhancing residents’ dignity and independence. The role involves assisting with personal care, mobility, meals, and documenting health changes while collaborating with nurses.

We value passion for aged care, compassionate teamwork, and strong communication. Australian Working Rights and NDIS Worker Screening may be required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care (showering, dressing, grooming, toileting).
• Support mobility and safe transfers for residents.
• Assist residents with meals and dietary needs.
• Monitor and report changes in health or behaviour.
• Maintain accurate documentation of care provided.
• Collaborate with nurses and care team to ensure resident wellbeing.

Skills

Compassionate care

Excellent communication

Team player

Adaptable

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

Job description

Permanent and Casual shifts available at Arcare Warners Bay

Variety of shifts available to support work life balance

Why Join Arcare?

• Above Award Rates
• Supportive leadership and a positive workplace culture
• Job security in a growing organisation

About The Role

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 10,000 team members. Our focus is simple - building meaningful relationships between residents, families, and staff, with our residents at the heart of everything we do.

Ready to Jump In?

If you are compassionate, reliable, and thrive in a team-focused environment, we would love to hear from you.

Applicants must have Australian Working Rights and hold (or be willing to obtain) a NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Arcare is proud to celebrate diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.