SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of a Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Care, Disability or Home and Community Care.
• Completion of the following electives as part of your qualification
• HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication.
• HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems.
• Demonstrated experience in assisting with the activities of daily living in a community or Home Care setting.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and written communication skills.
• An ability to undertake a range of manual handling functions related to the role.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have a new opportunity for an experienced Personal Care Worker to join our Home Care Team in Alice Springs. This role is being offered on a full-time basis working on a rotating roster of 38 hours per week and attracts a salary of $36.59 - $38.19 / hour gross base.
Your role as Personal Care Worker will see you providing care and support within the consumers home environment, undertaking cleaning, bed making, personal care including grooming, showering, mobility and assisting with meals. ARRCS also run a day care program where visitors come to interact with others and participate in set activities. You may also be required to assist with social support, taking consumers to appointments and shopping.
This role would ideally suit a candidate who is able to commit to full-time hours. You will be able to demonstrate prior experience in a similar role with preference to Home Care, however, not essential - You will have flexibility in your rostering requirements and most importantly enjoy providing care and companionship to our clients.
You will hold a NT drivers’ license and a reliable and fully insured vehicle.

ARRCS Mandatory Compliance – This is NOT needed at application stage, however, essential if successful for the role:

• A National Police Check dated within the last 3 months of commencement date.
• Provide evidence of current year Influenza Vaccination.
• NDIS Workers Screening Check – Lodged or received prior to commencement.
• First Aid Certificate - completed within 3 years and CPR - completed within 12 months.
• Hold or willing to obtain a Food Handlers Certificate.
• Access to a registered and reliable vehicle with full-comprehensive insurance