Personal Care Attendant
- Provide responsive and respectful personal care tailored to individual care plans.
- Support residents with mobility, hygiene, and other personal needs.
- Promote social connection and activity participation.
Bring your compassion and care to Hawksbury Gardens.
UnitingSA is looking for experienced Personal Care Attendants to join our casual team at Hawksbury Gardens Residential Care in Salisbury North.
Whether you're seeking flexible work or keen to broaden your experience, this is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive and purpose-driven aged care team.
Why Join Us?
At UnitingSA, our vision is a compassionate, respectful and just community in which all people can participate and flourish. Every role in our organisation plays a part in bringing that vision to life, including yours.
As a Personal Care Attendant at Hawksbury Gardens, you’ll contribute to a caring, inclusive environment where older people are supported to live with dignity, purpose, and connection. While your day-to-day focus will be on providing individual care, you’ll also be helping to uphold the rights and well-being of some of our most valued community members.
About the Role
At Hawksbury Gardens, we aim to create more than just a place to live; we strive to build a true sense of home for every resident. In your role as a Personal Care Attendant, you’ll provide practical support with day-to-day needs while helping foster a warm, respectful environment where residents feel safe, valued, and connected.
What your day will look like:
- Provide responsive and respectful personal care tailored to individual care plans
- Work alongside Registered and Enrolled Nurses to ensure high standards of care
- Support residents with mobility, hygiene, and other personal needs
- Promote social connection and activity participation
- Keep accurate records and ensure care plans are followed consistently
It’s All About You
We’re looking for someone who is flexible, dependable, and committed to delivering high-quality aged care.
What You Bring to the Role
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Hold a Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support, or equivalent (essential)
- Have a current NDIS Worker Check (essential)
- Have experience in personal care and aged care environments
- Can work well independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Show empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for working with older people
If you don’t meet every requirement but feel this role is right for you, please get in touch. We’d love to hear why you think you’d be a great fit.
Employee Benefits
- Salary Packaging: Up to $15,900 tax-free + $2,650 for meals & entertainment
- Wellbeing Support: Access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Career Development: Ongoing training, upskilling, and internal career pathways
Ready to Apply?.
If you’re ready to make a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact us: For a confidential discussion about this role, please reach out to Matthew Wood, Residential Operations Manager, on 08 8281 6259.
We welcome applications from all community members, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with all abilities and diversities.
You can review the Job Description by following the prompts to apply.
Applications close Thursday, 29th October 2026.
Please note, UnitingSA reserves the right to close this advertisement early if a suitable candidate is found.
Our application process is mobile-friendly for your convenience.
For assistance with your application, please contact our Talent & Acquisition team on 08 8440 2120.
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- JD - Personal Care Attendant.pdf
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