Personal Care Worker

HealthSACommunity, aged care and agency personal care work | South Australia

Personal Care Worker (PCW) Casual Opportunities

About Us

HealthSA is a family-owned and values-driven healthcare provider committed to providing compassionate, person-centred care to South Australian communities.

Our values of compassion, integrity, empathy and excellence drive our practice and form the foundations of the standards that we hold ourselves to.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking compassionate, adaptable and enthusiastic Personal Care Workers to join the team.

Our values

At HealthSA, we expect our clinicians to embody:

Integrity – We do the right thing, even when no one is watching.
Compassion – We treat every resident with dignity and respect.
Accountability – We take ownership of our practice and professional standards.
Excellence – We strive for safe, high-quality and evidence-based care.
Collaboration – We build strong, respectful partnerships.

If these values resonate with you, you will fit right in.

Why join HealthSA?

You are part of a growing organisation committed to:

• Keeping South Australian communities safe, respected and well cared for
• Supporting communities and facilities with high-quality, dependable clinicians
• Building a workforce aligned to strong professional values
• Creating long-term growth and leadership pathways as we expand
• Ensuring our staff feel recognised, supported and appreciated, because we know this has a flow on effect to the care and experience that our clients experience

We are clinician-led, governance-focused and committed to excellence in healthcare delivery.

About the role

As a casual Personal Care Worker with HealthSA, you will provide safe, person-centred care across a variety of healthcare settings throughout South Australia. This diverse role includes delivering in-home personal care to HealthSA's Support at Home clients, as well as supporting other healthcare providers through agency placements.
You will work under the guidance of the Clinical Lead and Foundational Registered Nurse as well as supporting Registered and Enrolled Nurses where required. You will contribute to individualised care planning and implementation with a person-centred approach, while promoting independence and maintaining dignity throughout.
 
Your role may include assisting clients with:

·      Activities of daily living, including personal care/hygiene

·      Meal preparation and support

·      Transport and social support

·      Light household cleaning and laundry

·      Medication management (if accredited)

About you

As a Personal Care Worker with HealthSA, you will be committed to improving the care and experiences of South Australians through the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care.

Essential requirements:

·       Minimum Certificate III in Individual Support (Certificate IV preferred)

·       Compassion, professionalism and adaptability

·       Commitment to person-centred, dignified care

You must also hold, or be willing to obtain:

·       National Police Check (within 12 months)

·       NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)

·       Current First Aid & CPR

·       Valid Driver’s Licence

·       Reliable vehicle and ability to travel