Personal Care Worker

Job Description

Join NurseSA, one of South Australia’s most trusted healthcare staffing providers. We partner with hospitals, aged-care facilities, community health services, disability providers, and rehabilitation centres to deliver compassionate, skilled care staff across the state.

We are currently seeking experienced Personal Carers to support our clients with flexible, ongoing, and short-notice shifts.

About the Role

As a Personal Carer with NurseSA, you will provide high-quality, person-centred support across aged care, disability, and community settings. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assist clients with daily living needs while promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing.

Depending on the facility, your duties may include:

• Assisting with personal care (showering, grooming, toileting, continence support)

• Supporting residents with mobility, transfers, and safe manual handling

• Assisting with meal preparation, feeding, and hydration

• Observing and reporting changes in a resident’s health or behaviour

• Providing social, emotional, and lifestyle support

• Maintaining accurate documentation and reporting to senior nursing staff

• Ensuring compliance with infection control, WHS, and facility protocols

• Promoting client comfort, dignity, and independence at all times

About You

We are looking for dedicated PCAs who demonstrate:

• Empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for caring for others

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• The ability to work confidently under supervision

• A professional, respectful, and resident-focused approach

• Reliability, adaptability, and strong work ethic

Essential Requirements

• Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care, Disability or equivalent

• Minimum 6 months’ experience in aged care, disability, or community care

• Current Manual Handling Certification

• Current CPR Certificate

• Up-to-date immunisation record (as per SA Health or facility requirements)

• National Police Clearance and NDIS Worker Screening (or willingness to obtain)

• COVID-19 and influenza vaccination evidence

Desirable:

• Experience in dementia or challenging behaviours

• Medication assistance competency (if applicable to the setting)

Why Join NurseSA?

• Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle

• Work across reputable aged-care and community providers

• Competitive hourly rates + penalties

• Weekly pay

• Friendly and supportive team, 7 days a week

• Opportunities for ongoing placements and long-term roles

• Professional growth across multiple care environments