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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 a Personal Care 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. This role will see you working a rostered 38 hours per week with your availability covering 24 hours / 7 days a week when required. Hours of work for these positions can vary and will involve weekday and weekend shifts.This opportunity will suit a committed person who is comfortable travelling to our clients homes and providing care. You will hold a Certificate II in Individual care as a minimum and also have access to a reliable call with full-comprehensive insurance. In return, you will receive an attractive hourly rate and work under EA which includes higher rates for weekends and overtime.  Your role as Personal Care Worker will see you providing care and support within the consumers home, undertaking cleaning, bed making, personal care including grooming, showering, mobility and assisting with meals. You may also be required to assist with social support, taking consumers to appointments and shopping. 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 (Jan/Jul) 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 SupportAccess to in house Clinical Educators to support your day to day tasks and work on developing your skills. Skills & experience:Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Care, Disability or Home 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:Certificate III in Aged Care / Individual Care / or Disability CareC Class (car) NT Drivers LicenseA current or willingness to obtain a National Police Check dated within 3 months of commencement.Provide Evidence of current year Influenza Vaccination and COVID -19 VaccinationNDIS Workers Screening Check or willingness to lodge an application for one.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 review the attached position description or contact the Talent Acquisition Team via 0889825222 or people@arrcs.org.au  Position Description - Personal Care Worker - Home Care 55000 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 a Personal Care 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. This role will see you working a rostered 38 hours per week with your availability covering 24 hours / 7 days a week when required. Hours of work for these positions can vary and will involve weekday and weekend shifts.

This opportunity will suit a committed person who is comfortable travelling to our clients homes and providing care. You will hold a Certificate II in Individual care as a minimum and also have access to a reliable call with full-comprehensive insurance. In return, you will receive an attractive hourly rate and work under EA which includes higher rates for weekends and overtime.  

Your role as Personal Care Worker will see you providing care and support within the consumers home, undertaking cleaning, bed making, personal care including grooming, showering, mobility and assisting with meals. You may also be required to assist with social support, taking consumers to appointments and shopping.

 

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 (Jan/Jul) 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
  • Access to in house Clinical Educators to support your day to day tasks and work on developing your skills.

 

Skills & experience:

  • Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Care, Disability or Home 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:

  • Certificate III in Aged Care / Individual Care / or Disability Care
  • C Class (car) NT Drivers License
  • A current or willingness to obtain a National Police Check dated within 3 months of commencement.
  • Provide Evidence of current year Influenza Vaccination and COVID -19 Vaccination
  • NDIS Workers Screening Check or willingness to lodge an application for one.
  • 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 review the attached position description or contact the Talent Acquisition Team via 0889825222 or people@arrcs.org.au 

 

  • Posted Date 24 Apr 2023
  • Location Alice Springs
    NT / Australia
  • Industry Community Services & Development
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Salary Not provided