Personal Care Assistant - Mount Barker

Join the Eldercare family as a Personal Care Assistant!

Location: Eldercare Sash Ferguson at Mt Barker 
Type: Part Time & Casual Opportunities

At Eldercare, our purpose is simple but powerful: to deliver peace of mind with our care. 

At Eldercare, we are committed to delivering exceptional care and support to older South Australians. As one of the state’s leading not-for-profit aged care providers, we foster a compassionate and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued. 

By joining Eldercare, you'll become part of a team that prioritises integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. With a strong focus on learning and development, we’ll support you as you grow your career. 

About the Role 

As a Personal Care Assistant, you’ll provide high-quality, person-centred care that helps our residents live each day with dignity and joy. You'll follow personalised care plans and offer respectful support with:

• Provide direct care in a dignified & respectful manner
• Deliver excellence in customer service to our residents
• Provide assistance with personal care/hygiene, daily living tasks & general mobility
• Emotional wellbeing and companionship
• Creating a warm, inclusive, and positive care environment to maximise quality of life

About the Opportunity

• If permanent part time, must be willing to work at least 6 shifts per fortnight
• If casual, must be willing to work morning, afternoon & night shifts
• If casual, must be willing to be contactable to fill shifts at short notice

What You Will Bring 

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or Aged Care – or equivalent
• Minimum 6 months experience after receipt of qualification
• Existing working rights in Australia
• A genuine passion to provide care that is person-centred
• The ability to work individually and in a team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Why Choose Eldercare? 

• Be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values compassion and community 

• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay 

• Ongoing training and development opportunities 

• Work in modern facilities with on-site parking 

• Enjoy the variety of working across different roles and locations 

• Join a team that feels more like family 

Ready to Join Us? 

Read the Job and Person Specification for more information about the role. 

If you have a commitment to quality care and being part of an inspiring team, please register your interest with us. 

For further information, please contact Mark Butler, Site Operations Manager on 8391 2486.

To work for Eldercare, you are required to hold an acceptable National Police Clearance and comply with relevant vaccination requirements as per Eldercare policy which includes vaccination for both seasonal influenza and COVID-19. 

Eldercare is proud to be a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation. We are committed to supporting our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) residents, employees and volunteers to ensure they feel included and safe. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are welcomed, included and respected. 

Eldercare encourages respectful relationships and does not accept any form of gender-based violence in the workplace. Eldercare is committed to preventing violence against women and is proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace to support victims of abuse. 

All employees can expect to receive fair and equal treatment and to be free from discrimination in all aspects of their life with Eldercare.