Personal Care Worker - Tennant Creek

Australian Regional & Remote Community Services; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community service provider is seeking a qualified Personal Care Worker to deliver in-home support to elderly clients in Tennant Creek. This permanent, full-time position offers competitive hourly pay, shared housing, relocation support, and comprehensive training opportunities, making it an ideal role for compassionate individuals with relevant qualifications.

Benefits

6 weeks of annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading

Annual pay increases in accordance with the Enterprise Agreement

Salary packaging

Access to 70 training and development courses

Telus Employee Wellbeing & Emotional Support

Qualifications

• Minimum of Certificate III or higher in Aged Care, Disability, or Individual Care.
• Experience assisting with activities of daily living in aged care or home care settings.
• NT Driver's License without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home care to elderly consumers in the Tennant Creek community.
• Support clients' independence and well-being.

Skills

Communication skills

Manual handling skills

Education

Certificate III in Individual Care

Current First Aid Certificate

Current CPR Certificate

Job description

ARRCS Pulkapulkka Kari Flexible Aged Care home in Tennant Creek, NT, is seeking a qualified and experienced Personal Care Worker to join the team on a permanent, full-time basis.

This role involves providing in-home care to elderly consumers within the Tennant Creek community. The position is based in Tennant Creek, NT.

Salary ranges from $35.01 to $36.55 per hour, depending on skills and experience.

The role includes shared, subsidized housing and relocation support of up to $5,000, including GST. It is ideal for individuals with care and compassion who enjoy traveling to clients' homes, providing care, and supporting their independence. Candidates should have prior experience in aged care or disability support and possess the necessary skills and qualifications to perform their duties with respect and professionalism.

Applicants must hold a minimum of a Certificate III in Individual Care (Ageing or Disability), a current First Aid Certificate (within 3 years), and current CPR (within 12 months). A strong work ethic and commitment to high standards of care and wellbeing are essential. Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Benefits of working with ARRCS include:

• 6 weeks of annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading (pro-rata for part-time)
• Annual pay increases in accordance with the current Enterprise Agreement
• Salary packaging through CBB
• Access to 70 training and development courses via our learning platform
• Telus Employee Wellbeing & Emotional Support

Skills and experience required:

• Minimum of Certificate III or higher in Aged Care, Disability, or Individual Care
• Experience assisting with activities of daily living in aged care, disability, or home care settings
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work within a culturally diverse team
• Manual handling skills relevant to the role
• NT Driver’s License without restrictions
• Proof of or willingness to obtain NDIS Workers Screening, a recent National Police Check (within 3 months), and a current flu vaccination

About ARRCS:

Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) is a not-for-profit aged care and community service provider established in July 2010. ARRCS operates residential aged care facilities and community care programs across the Northern Territory, including Darwin, Nhulunbuy, Alice Springs, Katherine, Tennant Creek, Mutitjulu, and Docker River. It is a service group of Uniting Care Queensland, supported by Blue Care, both part of Uniting Care Queensland, one of Australia's leading residential and community aged care providers. With over staff across the NT, ARRCS is a true community partner, embodying values of Compassion, Justice, Respect, Working Together, and Leading through Learning.

For more information, refer to the attached Position Description or contact recruitment via phone at 08 . We strongly encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply.