Personal Support Worker

Arcare; North Lakes; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award Rates

Uniform provided

Meal allowances

Shift allowances

Public holiday allowances

Paid training days

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Arcare is seeking a Wellness Personal Support Worker to join our Lifestyle team in a vibrant aged care environment. You will deliver high-quality personal, emotional, and social care aimed at maintaining residents’ dignity and independence.

Your role includes assisting with personal care, mobility support, meals, and implementing lifestyle activities while collaborating with nurses and the broader team. Australian Working Rights required.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent.
• Cert IV Leisure & Health (Preferred)
• Experience in activities in residential aged care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care (showering, dressing, grooming, toileting).
• Support mobility and safe transfers.
• Assist residents with meals and dietary needs.
• Monitor and report changes in health or behaviour.
• Maintain accurate documentation and liaise with the care team.
• Deliver a range of lifestyle activities tailored to residents.

Skills

Aged care

Communication

Compassion

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Aging)

Cert IV Leisure & Health

Job description

Great Hourly Rate + Super + Shift Penalties (where applicable)
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
• State-of-the-art facilities and beautiful working environment
• Uniform, meal, shift and public holiday allowances
• Professional development opportunities including paid training days
• Exclusive employee discounts (Apple, Samsung, Travel, Health Insurance, Fitness Passport & more)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Interstate reach & mobility options

About the Role

As a Wellness Personal Support Worker within the Lifestyle team, 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
• Deliver a diverse range of lifestyle programs tailored to the residents' interests, abilities, and preferences as directed by the Lifestyle Coordinator
• Promote and encourage our clients to actively participate in leisure activities of interest to them

What We're Looking For

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent
• Cert IV Leisure & Health (Preferred, not essential)
• Experience in conducting Activities in residential Aged Care
• 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 9,500 team members. Our focus is simple - building meaningful relationships between residents, families, and staff, with our residents at the heart of everything we do.

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.