At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate personal care to older Australians in their homes.
- Company: Right at Home, dedicated to improving quality of life for clients.
- Benefits: Flexible shifts, ongoing training, and meaningful client relationships.
- Other info: Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while promoting dignity and independence.
- Qualifications: Certificate III in Individual Support and experience in personal care.
The predicted salary is between 15.3 - 18.7 $ per hour.
- Personal Care Worker – Aged Care in the Home
- Right at Home Gold Coast South | Casual Opportunities
- Make a difference through personalised personal care
At Right at Home, our mission is to improve the quality of life for those we serve.
We support older Australians to remain living safely and comfortably in their own homes through compassionate, personalised care that promotes dignity, independence and wellbeing.
We are seeking compassionate and reliable
Personal Care Workers who are passionate about providing hands‑on personal care and supporting clients with their daily living needs.
About the role
As a Personal Care Worker, your primary responsibility will be to provide direct personal care assistance to clients in their homes, supporting their hygiene, comfort, daily routines and individual care needs.
You will deliver care in accordance with each client's care plan, respecting their preferences, cultural needs and right to make decisions about their own care.
Key responsibilities include
- Assisting clients with showering, bathing, personal hygiene and grooming.
- Supporting dressing, undressing and choosing appropriate clothing.
- Providing toileting assistance and continence care.
- Assisting with mobility, transfers and positioning in accordance with individual care plans and your training.
- Supporting clients with oral hygiene and other daily personal care routines.
- Assisting with eating and drinking where required and within the approved care plan.
- Promoting dignity, privacy, comfort and independence during all personal care activities.
- Monitoring and reporting changes in clients' physical wellbeing, behaviour or support needs.
- Maintaining accurate care documentation and communicating relevant information to the care management team.
- Following infection prevention, manual handling, workplace health and safety and safeguarding procedures.
About you
We are looking for individuals who are compassionate, professional and confident in providing hands‑on personal care.
To be successful, you will have
- A
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability or equivalent) , or a recognised equivalent qualification appropriate to the role.
- Experience providing personal care to older people or individuals requiring daily living support.
- A strong understanding of personal hygiene, dignity, privacy and client choice.
- The ability to follow individual care plans and deliver care safely and respectfully.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with clients and their families.
- Reliability, patience and a professional approach to working independently in clients' homes.
- A current Australian driver's licence and access to a reliable, comprehensively insured vehicle.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification.
- Required employment screening and compliance documentation.
What we offer
- Flexible casual shifts.
- The opportunity to build meaningful relationships with clients.
- Support from a dedicated local care management team.
- Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
- Rewarding work where your contribution directly supports clients' comfort, dignity and quality of life.
- Our commitment to client-centred care
At Right at Home, personal care is about more than completing daily tasks.
It is about understanding each client's needs, respecting their choices and providing support in a way that preserves their dignity and independence.
We are committed to matching the right care workers with the right clients to deliver safe, consistent and personalised support in the home.
Right People. Right Services. Right Approach.
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Personal Care Worker – Aged Care in the Home employer: Right at Home (Australia)
Right at Home Central Queensland is an exceptional employer that prioritises compassionate care and employee development. With a supportive work culture, opportunities for professional growth, and the convenience of a company car for travel across Rockhampton and the Wide Bay region, we empower our team to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients and their families.
