Personal Care Worker - Gawler Hillside Care Community

"At Opal HealthCare, we know that companies don’t succeed - people do."
That’s why everything we do is driven by our purpose: to bring joy to those we care for, guided by our values of Compassion,Accountability,Respect andExcellence reflect thatCAREis at the heart of everything we do.

Nestled in the Gawler East hills with views overlooking the charming regional town, Gawler Hillside Care Community offers a welcoming atmosphere underpinned by compassionate and personalised care. Our 126 bed contemporary resort-style residence features beautifully designed living spaces and carefully crafted bedrooms, with single ensuite bathrooms. Residents can enjoy socialising in our café and being close to the historic town centre with its picturesque riverside park, popular restaurants and amenities.

About the role

• $36.23 base rate + Penalty rates for weekends and public holidays, plus 12% superannuation.
• Permanent Part-Time opportunities

What we offer

• Dedicated mentoring & internal/external career development programs to build and accelerate your career - such as Nurse Graduate programs, Emerging Leadership Programs, Senior Leaders programs and more via our very own Opal Healthcare Academy https://academy.opalhealthcare.com.au/
• Sponsored study & training along with Scholarship opportunities of up to $15,000 for further education & training through local & national University, TAFE & RTO partnerships
• Employee Referral Program – earn up to $5,000 in incentives for inviting your friends to work

• Supportive team culture focused on compassion, accountability, respect and excellence
• Work/life balance, leave loading and paid parental leave

Key responsibilities

• Provide personal care that supports residents’ daily living, dignity and wellbeing
• Build positive, meaningful relationships with residents and their families
• Support residents with meals, mobility, hygiene and social engagement
• Work collaboratively with nurses and the wider care team to deliver safe, high-quality care
• Contribute to a warm, respectful and supportive care community
• Follow workplace health, safety, clinical and compliance requirements

About you

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Aged Care or Disability

• Nursing student
• A caring approach, strong communication skills and commitment to resident wellbeing
• Reliability and availability to work across a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays where required
• Ability to complete required pre-employment checks, including a police check, NDIS Worker’s Clearance and pre-employment medical

Apply now and start your healthcare career journey with Opal HealthCare.