Personal Care Worker Casual or Permanent Part Time Opportunities available

3 days ago

Adelaide, South Australia St Basil's Homes (SA) Full time $55,000 - $85,000 per year

Are you a personal care worker with a passion for supporting older people to live well, their way? Do you have experience working in aged care, and a genuine interest in making a difference in the lives of residents from a range of cultural backgrounds? If so, we would love to hear from you
We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Personal Care Workers to join our team at all of our sites.

  • Aegean Village, Christie Downs
  • Croydon Park
  • St Peters

As part of our team, you will provide compassionate, person-centred care to our residents, some of whom come from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Your commitment to helping older people maintain their independence, dignity, and connection to their heritage will be highly valued. A key part of this position will be working collaboratively in a dynamic 'house' team environment (led by our clinical and non clinical leaders), where courtesy and kindness, underpin everything that we do.

Main Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality personal care and support to residents in accordance with their individual care plans.
  • Assist with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, dressing, grooming, mobility, and mealtime support.
  • Encourage and facilitate resident participation in social and recreational activities.
  • Communicate effectively and empathetically with residents, families, and staff demonstrating sensitivity to cultural differences and preferences.
  • Observe and report any changes in residents' health, wellbeing, or behaviour to clinical staff.
  • Work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest standard of care is provided at all times.
  • Uphold residents' rights to privacy, dignity, and choice.
  • Support residents in maintaining their cultural traditions, language, and links to community

About You
You will have:

  • Previous experience working in an aged care or personal care setting (minimum 2-4 years experience required to be shortlisted for this role).
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues and residents from diverse cultural backgrounds
  • A genuine passion for supporting older people to live well and maintain their independence.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Formal qualifications in Aged Care, Disability, or Community Services (Certificate III or IV in Individual Support or equivalent preferred).
  • National Police Clearance (or willingness to undertake).
  • NDIS Clearance (or willingness to undertake – specific to our St Peters site)
  • Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and public holidays as needed.

If you want to join our amazing team, St Basil's offers:

  • Professional Growth: Access training and development opportunities to elevate your skills.
  • Meaningful Work: Be part of a team making a genuine difference in residents' lives, fostering real connections with the people we serve.
  • Team Culture: A supportive, inclusive workplace where courtesy and kindness guide our every action.
  • A Competitive Package: Enjoy salary packaging benefits and competitive remuneration.

How To Apply
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining:

  • your relevant experience and qualifications
  • what motivates you to apply for this role
  • How you apply person centred care into your everyday interactions with residents.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates who do not submit their application with the above criteria may not be shortlisted or considered for this role.
If you would like to arrange a confidential discussion regarding the role, please email

To find out more about us, visit our website

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