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About the businessAustralian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) is not-for-profit aged care and community service provider that provide services including Residential Care, Community Care, NDIS, School Nutrition and Early Learning Childhood programs in the Northern Territory. Our Vision is passionately pursuing new ways to care where people and communities flourish and lead meaningful lives. ARRCS provides regional care and support to people and their communities throughout the Northern Territory from Darwin to Docker River with our purpose is to genuinely connect with the communities we serve, and enable our clients with agency, pride and dignity.About the roleWe have a new opportunity for an experienced Personal Care or Support Worker to join our Home Care Team in Alice Springs on a Full-Time basis of 76 hours per fortnight across a Monday - Sunday roster.Your role as Personal Care Worker will see you providing care and support within the consumers home environment, undertaking cleaning, bed making, personal care including grooming, showering, mobility and assisting with meals. ARRCS also run a day care program where visitors come to interact with others and participate in set activities.You may also be required to assist with social support, taking consumers to appointments and shopping.This role would ideally suit a candidate who is able to commit to full-time hours. You will be able to demonstrate prior experience in a similar role with preference to Day Care, however, not essential - You will have flexibility in your rostering requirements and most importantly enjoy providing care and companionship to our clients. You will hold a NT drivers licence and a reliable  and fully-insured vehicle.Benefits of working for us: ARRCS is the largest Aged Care Provider in the NT - your career can take you all over the NT including Darwin, Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Katherine or if you relocate interstate ARRCS are a pathway to Uniting Care QLD6 Weeks Annual Leave + 17.5% Leave Loading.A 1.75% pay rise every 6 months for the life of our Enterprise Agreement.Salary Packaging through CBB (Approx. an additional $200 extra per fortnight in your bank!)Access to 70,000 Training and Development Courses through our Learning PlatformBenestar Employee Wellbeing & Emotional Support Skills & experience:Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Care, Disability or Home and Community Care.Demonstrated experience in assisting with the activities of daily living in a Community or Home Care setting.Demonstrated effective interpersonal and written communication skills.Previous experience working in a remote location will be highly regarded.Ability to manage and work within a culturally diverse team environment.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.An ability to undertake a range of manual handling functions related to the role.Personal registered and insured vehicle. Before applying you need to have these things:You must have or willing to obtain a National Police Check within the last 3 months.Provide Evidence of Influenza Vaccination and COVID -19 Vaccination including boosters.NDIS Workers Screening CheckFirst Aid Certificate (Or proof of enrolment) Our staff and volunteers are compassionate and knowledgeable members of the local community, who are committed to providing personalised care and support. More than a service provider, we understand that we are an important part of the regional and remote communities we work in and acknowledge our responsibility to ensure our people are connected to those communities, people and cultures. So why not join our team today to benefit the local community that you work in! For more information on this role, please refer to the attached position description or, contact the Talent Acquisition team via people@arrcs.org.au or 08 8982 5222.  Position Description - Personal Care Worker - Home Care 25 AUD Alice Springs 0870

Personal Care Worker - Home Care

About the business

Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) is not-for-profit aged care and community service provider that provide services including Residential Care, Community Care, NDIS, School Nutrition and Early Learning Childhood programs in the Northern Territory. Our Vision is passionately pursuing new ways to care where people and communities flourish and lead meaningful lives. ARRCS provides regional care and support to people and their communities throughout the Northern Territory from Darwin to Docker River with our purpose is to genuinely connect with the communities we serve, and enable our clients with agency, pride and dignity.

About the role

We have a new opportunity for an experienced Personal Care or Support Worker to join our Home Care Team in Alice Springs on a Full-Time basis of 76 hours per fortnight across a Monday - Sunday roster.

Your role as Personal Care Worker will see you providing care and support within the consumers home environment, undertaking cleaning, bed making, personal care including grooming, showering, mobility and assisting with meals. ARRCS also run a day care program where visitors come to interact with others and participate in set activities.

You may also be required to assist with social support, taking consumers to appointments and shopping.

This role would ideally suit a candidate who is able to commit to full-time hours. You will be able to demonstrate prior experience in a similar role with preference to Day Care, however, not essential - You will have flexibility in your rostering requirements and most importantly enjoy providing care and companionship to our clients. You will hold a NT drivers licence and a reliable  and fully-insured vehicle.

Benefits of working for us: 

ARRCS is the largest Aged Care Provider in the NT - your career can take you all over the NT including Darwin, Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Katherine or if you relocate interstate ARRCS are a pathway to Uniting Care QLD

  • 6 Weeks Annual Leave + 17.5% Leave Loading.
  • A 1.75% pay rise every 6 months for the life of our Enterprise Agreement.
  • Salary Packaging through CBB (Approx. an additional $200 extra per fortnight in your bank!)
  • Access to 70,000 Training and Development Courses through our Learning Platform
  • Benestar Employee Wellbeing & Emotional Support

 

Skills & experience:

  • Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Care, Disability or Home and Community Care.
  • Demonstrated experience in assisting with the activities of daily living in a Community or Home Care setting.
  • Demonstrated effective interpersonal and written communication skills.
  • Previous experience working in a remote location will be highly regarded.
  • Ability to manage and work within a culturally diverse team environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • An ability to undertake a range of manual handling functions related to the role.
  • Personal registered and insured vehicle.

 

Before applying you need to have these things:

  • You must have or willing to obtain a National Police Check within the last 3 months.
  • Provide Evidence of Influenza Vaccination and COVID -19 Vaccination including boosters.
  • NDIS Workers Screening Check
  • First Aid Certificate (Or proof of enrolment)

 

Our staff and volunteers are compassionate and knowledgeable members of the local community, who are committed to providing personalised care and support. More than a service provider, we understand that we are an important part of the regional and remote communities we work in and acknowledge our responsibility to ensure our people are connected to those communities, people and cultures.

 

So why not join our team today to benefit the local community that you work in!

 

For more information on this role, please refer to the attached position description or, contact the Talent Acquisition team via people@arrcs.org.au or 08 8982 5222. 

 

  • Posted Date 31 Mar 2023
  • Location Alice Springs
    NT / Australia
  • Industry Community Services & Development
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Salary Not provided