Personal Support Worker

Arcare; Peregian Beach; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Meal allowances

Shift allowances

Public holiday allowances

Training and development

Job summary

Arcare is seeking a Personal Support Worker in Australia to deliver high-quality care that enhances residents’ dignity, independence and wellbeing. You will join a supportive team dedicated to compassionate, person-centred care in a warm residential setting.

Responsibilities include personal care, mobility support, meals, and daily documentation, with opportunities for paid training and career development in a inclusive workplace.

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.
• Assist residents with meals and dietary needs.
• Monitor and report changes in health or behaviour.
• Maintain accurate documentation.
• Work collaboratively with nurses and the wider care team.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate nature

Team player

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent

Job description

Great Hourly Rate + Super + Shift Penalties (where applicable)
Monday to Sunday PM Shifts - 2:30pm - 10pm, 2pm - 10:30pm and 1pm - 9pm

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, Gyms & more)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reward & Recognition programs
• Interstate reach & mobility options

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.

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.