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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Northam WA
Support Worker
We're seeking experienced Aged Care MSC's for both casual shifts and contract assignments in the Wheatbelt region.
Learn moreSouth Coast NSW
Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing
Join our team as a Registered Nurse and pick up aged care shifts across the Illawarra region and South Coast!
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Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing
Join our team as an AIN and pick up aged care shifts across the Illawarra region and South Coast!
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Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing
Join our team as an AIN and pick up aged care shifts across the Illawarra region and South Coast!
Learn morePersonal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing
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!
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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 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!
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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Director of Nursing
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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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Aged care blog
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…
What is home care?
First published: April 2025 Home care, or care at home, is the support and assistance provided by healthcare professionals to allow those who need a helping hand to live independently at home for longer. The number of people wanting to remain at home is increasing, with 80% of older people opting to continue to live…
Meet our Sanctuary Recruitment nursing team
First published: September 2024 Getting to know our nurses on a personal as well as clinical background is important to us. When you join the Sanctuary team, the sense of community that you get through building relationships with other nurses and your consultant provides a foundation of support and opportunity. Kingsley, a AIN based in…
Aged care reform roadmap explained
First published: May 2024 The Department of Health and Aged Care have set a three-year roadmap to introduce aged care reforms to improve services delivered to the elderly population. These changes are being implemented with the aim to ensure all resources are of high quality, easily accessible and beneficial to the older people of Australia,…
Enhancing aged care: Pulse Staffing Australia and Sanctuary Recruitment to deliver PALM Aged Care Expansion Program
First published: July 2024 Quality aged care is vital for ensuring that elderly people live fulfilling, healthy lives with dignity and respect. Aligned with our purpose to improve people’s lives, Pulse Staffing Australia and Sanctuary Recruitment, both part of Acacium Group, have partnered to support the delivery of the 2024 PALM Aged Care Expansion Program….
2024 flu vaccination requirements in aged care in Australia
First published: July 2024 The Aged Care Quality Standards states that for the purpose of infection control, aged care providers and relevant organisations should promote the benefits of the influenza and coronavirus vaccinations for both their residents and staff. These vaccinations are to be renewed annually, adapting to each new strain of influenza. Key aims…
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…
How to become an aged care worker
First published: November 2023, revised April 2024 The aged care industry encompasses the services provided and delivered to care for the elderly population. The Department of Health and Aged Care governs the quality of these services and focuses on continuous improvement and development, with the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission in charge of government…
What is the Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS)?
The Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS) is a government initiative and subsequent reporting system implemented to reduce abuse and neglect of older people receiving aged care services. SIRS is a mandatory requirement for approved aged care providers, including residential aged care homes and home care services (encompassing Home Care Packages, the Commonwealth Home Support Programme…
Once in a generation aged care reform
First published: September 2024 On the 12th September 2024 the Albanese Government announced their plans to deliver historic aged care reforms, with $5.6 billion being invested into a package that will bring the greatest improvement to aged care in 30 years. It is projected that within the next 40 years, those aged 65 and over…
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