Job Description
/n /n Are you a compassionate Personal Care Worker who is passionate about supporting older people living with dementia? /n ARRCS is seeking a Personal Care Worker to join our Specialist Dementia Care Unit, providing safe, respectful and person-centred care to older people living with severe or advanced dementia. /n Working under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager and Registered Nurse, you will provide hands-on care that supports each resident's dignity, independence, wellbeing and quality of life. /n /n

About the role
/n As a Personal Care Worker, you will support residents with their day-to-day care while developing an understanding of each person's individual needs, preferences and behaviours. /n You will assist with activities of daily living, observe and report changes in residents' wellbeing and responsive behaviours, and implement documented non-pharmacological strategies in accordance with individual care and behaviour support plans. /n This is an opportunity to provide meaningful, individualised care within a specialist environment while working closely with experienced clinical team members. /n /n Remuneration /n /n
- Permanent, full-time position with guarantee of 38 hours per week. /n
- Penalty driven hourly rate of an Aged Care Employee Level 4
- (AM rate) $38.33 / hour
- $39.91 / hour ($75,740
- $78,900) gross base. /n
- Access to full salary sacrifice benefits through Eziway Salary Packaging. /n
- The ability to have ‘Work, Life, Balance’ with flexibility on rostering and working for a family friendly organisation. /n
- Access to a skilled and resourced in-house Clinical Education team to support you not only on Aged Care legislation, but to continue to work with you with personal, clinical and professional development. /n




- Employment terms under a lucrative enterprise agreement which allows for overtime rates, weekend, evening shifts, public holiday rates and additional allowances. /n /n /n

Key responsibilities
/n In this role you will: /n /n
- Provide high-quality, respectful and person-centred care. /n
- Support residents with personal care, mobility, meals, exercise and activities of daily living. /n
- Encourage independence wherever it is safe and appropriate. /n
- Support people living with severe or advanced dementia and responsive behaviours using calm, respectful and person-centred approaches. /n
- Observe and report potential triggers, patterns and changes in responsive behaviours. /n
- Implement documented non-pharmacological strategies within individual care and behaviour support plans. /n
- Accurately document and report changes in residents' cognition, behaviour and wellbeing. /n
- Work within your scope of practice under the direction and delegation of a Registered Nurse. /n
- Support residents to participate in activities that promote engagement and wellbeing. /n /n /n About you /n You will be a caring, patient and respectful Personal Care Worker who understands the importance of maintaining dignity, choice and independence when supporting older people. /n Ideally,



you will have experience supporting people living with dementia and responsive behaviours and be comfortable working within a multidisciplinary residential aged care setting. /n Essential requirements /n /n
- Certificate III or above in Individual Support, Aged Care or Disability Care.
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- Recent experience as a Personal Care Worker within aged care or disability services, ideally working specifically with people with dementia. /n
- HLTHPS006 – Assist Clients with Medication. /n
- NDIS Worker Screening Check lodged or received before commencement. /n
- CPR Certificate
- Dated within 12 months. /n
- Current Influenza Vaccination. /n
- National Police Check dated within three months of commencement. /n /n *BA Nursing students who have completed one or more years of undergraduate nursing study and are currently enrolled and progressing are exempt from the Certificate III requirement under the PD. /n /n Highly regarded /n /n
- Experience supporting people living with dementia and responsive behaviours. /n
- First Aid certification. /n
- Behaviour support or dementia-specific care training. /n
- Strong written and verbal communication skills. /n
- Driver's Licence, although this is preferred rather than essential. /n /n /n About ARRCS /n Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) provides residential aged care and home care services across the Northern Territory and South Australia. ARRCS takes a holistic approach to care and places deep respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and Elders at the heart of its work. /n /n Our values of Compassion, Respect, Justice, Working Together and Leading Through Learning guide how we support the people in our care, their families and each other. /n /n Ready to make a difference? /n If you're passionate about providing compassionate, hands-on care and wa

📌 Personal Care Worker (Alice Springs)
🏢 Australian Regional & Remote Community Services
📍 Alice Springs