Personal Support Worker

Arcare Aged Care; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award Rates

Uniform

Meal allowances

Shift penalties

Public holiday allowances

Professional development

Employee discounts

EAP

Mobility options

Interstate reach

Job summary

Arcare Aged Care is seeking a Personal Support Worker to provide high-quality personal, emotional, and social care to residents, enhancing dignity and wellbeing. You will join a team across multiple residences in Queensland.

Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, mobility, meals, and documentation, while collaborating with nurses and the care team. Australian Working Rights and NDIS Worker Screening Check are required.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent.
• Australian Working Rights required.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check required.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

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, 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.

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.