Altaira is seeking two Permanent Part-Time Personal Care Workers to support aged care facilities across South Australia's regional areas. One position will cover the southern suburbs, including Happy Valley, McLaren Vale, Noarlunga, Seaford and Aldinga, while the other will service the northern suburbs, including Gawler, Elizabeth and the Barossa region. You'll work up to 30 hours per week, with opportunities for additional hours when available. To be considered, you'll need a valid driver's licence and the ability to travel throughout your allocated region and surrounding areas.

If you're an experienced and reliable Personal Care Worker looking for consistent hours and the opportunity to make a difference in aged care, we'd love to hear from you.

Why join us:

- High hourly rate

- You choose when and where you want to work with our versatile and easy to use online system.

- Variety and quantity of shifts - AM PM ND and weekends

- 24/7 support from our clinical team - help is only ever a call away

- Excellent clients with good systems and support

- We specialise in aged care and can provide additional training and opportunities if you would like to further develop your aged care career

- Job Security

- Bonus schemes and allowances

- Friendly office staff

- Access to mental health and wellness initiatives

- Invaluable ongoing support and encouragement.

What you'll do:

- Provide support with daily living activities, including personal care, cleaning, and hygiene

- Assist with meal preparation, plating, serving, and refreshments

- Prepare simple meals and snacks





- Provide transport support to appointments and activities (where approved)

- Deliver care in line with individualised care plans

- Monitor client conditions and report changes to nursing staff

- Maintain accurate and confidential client records and documentation

- Communicate effectively with nursing staff and other health professionals

- Support clients’ physical, emotional, and social wellbeing

- Encourage client independence and participation in care

- Collaborate with team members to ensure appropriate support and resources

- Uphold client dignity, rights, privacy, and confidentiality at all times

- Work within own scope, seeking guidance when required

- Follow infection control standards and safe work practices

- Comply with legal, ethical, and organisational policies and procedures

- Report changes in client condition and follow appropriate escalation processes

- Contribute to a safe workplace by identifying and reporting hazards

- Maintain compliance with Quality Management and Work Health & Safety requirements

- Perform duties in line with strict confidentiality and privacy standards.

To apply you must have:

- Australian work rights

- Certificate III in Aged Care (Disability not accepted)

- Current National Police Clearance

- Current First Aid certificate

- Excellent communication skills

Don’t let this opportunity pass you by. Make stronger connections with Altaira. Apply today!

We are an inclusive and family-friendly organisation. We encourage people from diverse cultural backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disabilities.

📌 Personal Care Worker - 2 x regional permanent positions (Adelaide)
🏢 Altaira
📍 Adelaide