Personal Care Worker

20 hours ago

Adelaide, South Australia Adelaide Quality Care Full time $45,000 - $65,000 per year
Personal Care Worker – Flexible Casual Hours

Adelaide Quality Care | Metropolitan Adelaide | Casual | Aged & Disability Support


Adelaide Quality Care is seeking compassionate, dedicated Personal Care Workers to join our friendly team on a casual basis.

If you're studying nursing or looking to build your career in home and community, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on, person-centred experience while working flexible hours that fit around your lifestyle or studies.

We're especially looking for candidates who are interested in passive or active overnight shifts or those that can offer at least 3–4 days of availability per week. With 25+ hours of casual work available weekly, this role offers both stability and variety.


About the Role

You'll be providing high-quality personal care and support to elderly and disabled recipients within their homes across metropolitan Adelaide.

Your responsibilities include:

  • Assisting both aged and disabled recipients with personal care (bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting etc.)
  • Supporting with meal preparation, light housekeeping and medications prompts
  • Providing companionship and promoting social engagement
  • Monitoring and reporting any changes in health or wellbeing
  • Following care plans and upholding all safety and compliance standards

What We're Looking For
  • Candidates who are interested in passive or active overnight shifts or those that can offer at least 3–4 days of availability per week
  • Preparedness to drive within the greater Metropolitan, including CBD and Adelaide Hills
  • Ability to build great rapport with recipients
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to follow detailed care plans and instructions accurately
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • A genuine passion for working in the Home and Community Care sector

Essential Requirements
  • Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged and/or Disability) or completion of at least your first Nursing placement
  • National Police Clearance and NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • Manual Handling, Medication Competency, First Aid & CPR and Hand Hygiene certificates
  • A full Australian driver's licence and a reliable, comprehensively insured vehicle (you'll use your own vehicle to travel between recipients)

What We Offer
  • Flexible rostering around your set availability
  • Paid travel time and $0.99/km reimbursement between shifts
  • A wide variety of shifts available (1–12 hours long) with daytime, evening and overnight shifts to suit your lifestyle
  • Ongoing training and development (online and hands-on)
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're passionate about person-centred care and want a role that offers flexibility, growth and purpose, we'd love to hear from you

Apply now to join Adelaide Quality Care and start making a difference every day.

Please note: sponsorship opportunities are not available.

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