Personal Support Worker

Ageing Australia; Victoria; Hybrid; AUD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Hourly Rate + Super + Shift PenA

Job summary

Arcare in ACT is seeking a Personal Support Worker to deliver high-quality personal, emotional, and social care, upholding residents' dignity and independence.

You will implement an individualised wellbeing program, assist with personal care and mobility, support meals, and work closely with nurses to monitor health and document changes.

Applicants should have Certificate III in Ageing or equivalent, be friendly and reliable, with excellent communication and a positive team spirit.

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

• Facilitating wellbeing through an individualised lifestyle and wellbeing program
• 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

Friendliness

Positive Attitude

Passionate

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Receptivity

Social Work

Wellbeing

Personal Care

Nursing Home Care

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent

Job description

Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical

Skills Required: Friendliness Positive Attitude Passionate Team Working Self Motivation Receptivity Social Work Well-being and Personal Care Professional Communication Nursing Home Care

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

• Facilitating wellbeing through an individualised lifestyle and wellbeing program
• 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

About the Employer

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.

About the Candidate

• 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, 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.

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

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