At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide personal care and support to residents, enhancing their daily living and wellbeing.
- Company: Join a compassionate team at Opal HealthCare, dedicated to bringing joy to residents.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, career development programs, and scholarship opportunities for further education.
- Other info: Flexible hours with a focus on work/life balance and a warm, family-oriented culture.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying a supportive community atmosphere.
- Qualifications: Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Aged Care or Disability preferred.
The predicted salary is between 36 - 36 $ per hour.
At Opal HealthCare, we know that companies don’t succeed - people do. That’s why everything we do is driven by our purpose: to bring joy to those we care for, guided by our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. Our contemporary, 118 bed beach house-inspired Care Community is nestled just three minutes from the shores of Aldinga Beach. With Aldinga Central Shopping Centre conveniently located across the road and easy access to local amenities and transport, residents can enjoy the best of both coastal living and convenience. We're a warm, family-oriented community where residents feel welcomed, supported and at home.
About the role:
- $36.23 base rate + Penalty rates for weekends and public holidays, plus 12% superannuation.
- Permanent Part-Time opportunities.
What we offer:
- Dedicated mentoring & internal/external career development programs to build and accelerate your career - such as Nurse Graduate programs, Emerging Leadership Programs, Senior Leaders programs and more via our very own Opal Healthcare Academy.
- Sponsored study & training along with Scholarship opportunities of up to $15,000 for further education & training through local & national University, TAFE & RTO partnerships.
- Employee Referral Program – earn up to $5,000 in incentives for inviting your friends to work.
- Supportive team culture focused on compassion, accountability, respect and excellence.
- Work/life balance, leave loading and paid parental leave.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide personal care that supports residents’ daily living, dignity and wellbeing.
- Build positive, meaningful relationships with residents and their families.
- Support residents with meals, mobility, hygiene and social engagement.
- Work collaboratively with nurses and the wider care team to deliver safe, high-quality care.
- Contribute to a warm, respectful and supportive care community.
- Follow workplace health, safety, clinical and compliance requirements.
About you:
- Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Aged Care or Disability.
- Nursing student.
- A caring approach, strong communication skills and commitment to resident wellbeing.
- Reliability and availability to work across a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays where required.
- Ability to complete required pre-employment checks, including a police check, NDIS Worker’s Clearance and pre-employment medical.
Personal Care Worker in Adelaide employer: Opal Healthcare
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