Personal Care Worker - Home Care

Aged Care Resumes; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organization is seeking a Personal Care Worker for its Home Care Team, offering 38 hours weekly on a permanent basis. The ideal candidate will assist clients with personal care and daily activities, requiring a compassionate approach. Applicants should possess relevant qualifications, strong communication skills, and a reliable vehicle.

Benefits

6 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading

Annual salary increases based on performance

Salary Packaging options through CBB

Access to over 70 training courses

Employee wellbeing and emotional support programs

Qualifications

• Experience in Aged or Disability care preferred.
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse team environment.
• Willingness to obtain necessary certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, cleaning, and meal preparation.
• Support social activities and accompany clients to appointments.
• Travel to clients' homes to provide care.

Skills

Caring and understanding approach

Strong customer service skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

Food Handlers Certificate

Job description

ARRCS is actively seeking a qualified Personal Care Worker to join our Home Care Team on a permanent, full-time basis.

This role offers 38 hours per week at an hourly rate of $35.01 - $36.55 / hour gross, depending on experience.Based in our Darwin office and servicing clients within inner and regional Darwin, your role as Personal Care Worker – Home Care involves traveling to clients' homes to provide care and support.

Responsibilities include assisting with cleaning, bed making, personal care (grooming, showering, mobility), and meal preparation.

You may also support social activities, accompany clients to appointments, and assist with shopping.The ideal candidate will have prior experience in Aged or Disability care, be comfortable traveling to clients' homes, and possess a fully insured, reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance.You should demonstrate a caring and understanding approach, be able to interpret care plans, and deliver services respecting clients' dignity and preferences.

Strong customer service skills and respect are essential.Please note : Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role.Benefits of working with us include : 6 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading (pro-rata for part-time).Annual salary increases based on performance and our Enterprise Agreement.Salary Packaging options through CBB.Access to over 70, training courses via our Learning Platform.Employee wellbeing and emotional support programs.About ARRCSAustralian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) is a not-for-profit provider of aged care and community services across the Northern Territory, including Residential Care, Home Care, School Nutrition, and Early Learning programs.Our vision is to innovate in care, enabling communities to flourish and individuals to lead meaningful lives.

We serve regions from Darwin to Docker River, committed to connecting with communities and supporting clients with dignity and pride.Skills & Experience : To be considered, please submit your resume and cover letter addressing the following : Certificate III in Aged Care, Disability, or Home and Community Carepletion of electives : HLTHPS Assist clients with medication and HLTAAP Recognize healthy body systems.Current or willingness to obtain a Food Handlers Certificate (standard 3.2.2A).Experience in assisting with daily living activities in community or Home Care settings is preferred but not essential.Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.Ability to work within a culturally diverse team environment.Capability to perform manual handling functions.Own registered and insured vehicle.Pre-employment requirements : National Police Check (within last 3 months).Evidence of current Influenza Vaccination.NDIS Worker Screening check (completed or lodged).Our staff and volunteers are compassionate, community-oriented, and dedicated to providing personalized care.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply.For further information, review the attached Position Description or contact our Talent Acquisition Team via