Residential Support Worker — Empower Independence & Community

Gateways; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 Weeks Annual Leave

Salary Packaging

Training & Development

Wellbeing Support

Job summary

ARRCS is seeking a qualified Personal Care Worker for Old Timers Aged Care facility on a 4-month contract. 38 hours per week, starting November 2026, running through March 2027. The role involves grooming, showering, dressing, mobility support and meals in line with resident care plans.

Experience in aged care or disability support is preferred. Work with minimal supervision while coordinating with senior nursing staff to maintain high standard of resident wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or higher in Aged Care, Disability, or Individual Care.
• Experience assisting with activities of daily living in an aged care setting.
• Clear and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including grooming, showering and dressing.
• Assist with mobility and meals in accordance with care plans.
• Report to senior nursing staff as required.

Skills

ADL assistance

Communication skills

Aged care experience

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

Job description

Personal Care Worker - Old Timers, 4-month contract

Alice Springs Australian Regional and Remote Community Services

Job Description

ARRCS are seeking a qualified and experienced Personal Care Worker to work full-time hours of 38 hours per week across a 4-month maximum term contract . This contract is to commence in November 2026 and run through to March 2027.

This role is working out of Old Timers Aged Care facility and attracts a salary of $38.33 - $39.91 / hour gross dependent on skills, qualifications and experience.

Your role as a Personal Care Worker will see you providing care and support within the facility undertaking personal care including grooming, showering and dressing, mobility and assistance with meals and all requirements accordance to the resident’s care plans.

This role will suit a person who have care and compassion and enjoy interacting with our residents within our facilities.

As the ideal candidate, you will bring previous experience in an aged care or disability support role. You will be able to work with minimal supervision, however, have the professionalism to report or provide support with senior nursing staff when required. You will provide a strong work ethic whilst being able to ensure that the care and wellbeing of our residents are kept to the highest standards.

Benefits of working with ARRCS:

ARRCS is the largest Aged Care Provider in the NT - your career can take you all over the NT including Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Katherine or if you relocate interstate ARRCS are a pathway to Uniting Care QLD. Employee benefits include:

• 6 Weeks Annual Leave + 17.5% Leave Loading.
• An annual pay increase in accordance with our current Enterprise Agreement.
• Salary Packaging through Eziway.
• Access to 70,000 Training and Development Courses through our Learning Platform.
• Telus Employee Wellbeing & Emotional Support.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this role, we would require you to demonstrate the following:

• Certificate III or higher in Aged Care, Disability, or Individual Care.
• Demonstrated experience in assisting with the activities of daily living in an Aged Care setting.
• Demonstrated effective and clear communication