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
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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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Home Care
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All Home Care
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Registered Nurse
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SUPPORT WORKER
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How to become a registered nurse in Australia from overseas
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