Personal care worker jobs
Personal care worker aged care jobs in Australia
If you are looking for a role as a personal care worker in aged care, we are here to help. Sanctuary Recruitment is Australia's specialised aged care consultancy with years of experience in the aged care sector. Our longstanding and nurtured relationships within the industry means we can pair you with aged care providers that meet your requirements and career needs.
We are recruiting personal care worker positions across the country on a contract and casual/temporary basis. If you are looking for work to fill in-between other commitments, or would like to block book for a contract, then we have the roles for you.
To apply for an aged care role visit our jobs board or get in contact with one of our consultants today.
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Roles and responsibilities of a personal care worker
A PCW (personal care worker) is a caregiver who works alongside registered nurses,
enrolled nurses and management to provide care and treatment to residents.
A PCW who works in a residential aged care home would be expected
to carry out the following:
- Assist with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living)
- Help the registered and enrolled nurses with clinical care
- If medication competent, administer medications
- Complete meal rounds and assist residents with eating and drinking
- Providing emotional support to both residents and their families
- Monitor behaviours of their residents and notice any changes in character
Our PCWs work around the clock, filling shifts in the AM, PM and at night. We have
a fantastic community of caregivers within Sanctuary and we are always looking for
enthusiastic and dedicated professionals to come on board.
To express your interest in working with Sanctuary, give us a call today on: 02 8459 8101
Register with Sanctuary
Our personal care worker roles across Australia
We are hiring personal care workers/assistant in nursing roles, as well as other aged care positions in various locations such as:
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Aged Care
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All Aged Care
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Care Manager
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Chefs and Cooks
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Clinical Care Coordinator
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Director of Nursing
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Education & Compliance
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Enrolled Nurse
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Executive Leadership
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Facility Manager
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Lifestyle & Leisure/Recreational Activities Officer
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Nurse Practitioner
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Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing
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Quality & Clinical Governance
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Regional Manager
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Registered Nurse
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Internal - Head Office
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Home Care
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Registered Nurse
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SUPPORT WORKER
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Aged care blog
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What is home care?
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10 common aged care interview questions for PCAs
First published: July 2025 Aged care interview questions for personal care assistants (PCAs) are designed to understand your skills, experience and motivations for working in the sector. In this article, we share 10 common aged care interview questions for PCAs, along with examples of how to answer them. Considering these questions ahead of your interview…
Can I work in aged care without a certificate?
First published: June 2024 Aged Care is a fruitful industry, and as leaders in the recruitment of aged care professionals in Australia, we often are posed with the question of if you can work in aged care without a relevant certificate. Working in aged care can look different to each person. As it is a…
Ideas for engaging aged care activities
First published: September 2024 An important part of an aged care resident’s health and wellbeing includes lifestyle and leisure activities that call to their needs, interests and desires. The 13th recommendation in the Royal Commission into Quality and Safety report was ‘Embedding high quality aged care’, which includes supporting the resident to engage in recreational…
Your guide to getting involved in aged care volunteering
First published: May 2025 Aged care volunteering is an opportunity to give back to the community whilst providing companionship and support to older people whilst both living in aged care homes or receiving home care. Aged care volunteering options that are available include assisting with daily living activities to make day to day tasks easier,…
Creating a heartwarming holiday season in aged care
First published: December 2023 The festive season in Residential Aged Care is a time to bring the residents and their families together to celebrate the Christmas period. It may be a new experience for those observing this occasion away from the comfort of their family home, so making sure that everyone feels included in the…