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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Central Coast Council NSW
Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing
Join our team as an AIN and pick up aged care shifts across the Blue Mountains!
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Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing
Casual AINs Wanted - Albury & Surrounding Areas - Aged Care Homes
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Sanctuary Recruitment is currently recruiting AINs for regional aged care contract opportunities across Queensland!
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Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing
Join our team as an AIN and pick up casual aged care shifts around the Northern Beaches and Upper North Shore!
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Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing
We're seeking experienced MSC's for flexible casual shifts across residential aged care homes in Albany!
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Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing
Join our team as an AIN and pick up casual aged care shifts across Wollongong and Illawarra!
Learn moreSouth Coast NSW
Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing
Join our team as an AIN and pick up casual aged care shifts across Wollongong and Illawarra!
Learn moreAll Hunter Region NSW
Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing
Join our team as an AIN and pick up casual aged care shifts across the Central Coast and Newcastle!
Learn moreAll Hunter Region NSW
Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing
Join our team as an AIN and pick up casual aged care shifts across the Central Coast and Newcastle!
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Learn moreRoles 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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Creating a heartwarming holiday season in aged care
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Transitioning into aged care
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Aged care manager salary guide
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What is a home care package?
First published: March 2025 Home care packages are provided under the Home Care Package Program, which is partially subsidised by the government, aiming to care for those needing assistance to remain in their own homes for longer. It was found that 68% of Australians wish to age within their own homes, meaning the demand for…
A guide to the 8 Aged Care Quality Standards
First published: July 2024 The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission have formed eight Quality Standards that are set within the aged care industry for the purpose of ensuring services provided to the elderly population of Australia are: Safe High quality Meet the needs and preferences of the people under their care All government funded…
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