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Personal care workers

Personal care workers help people with daily living, comfort and independence. Every worker is screened and their credentials are checked before placement.

QualificationCert III Individual Support
SettingsAged care, community, disability
ShiftsAll hours
ChecksPolice check, first aid

Typically hold

  • Certificate III in Individual Support (or equivalent)
  • A current national police check
  • First aid and manual handling training

Where they work

  • Aged care homes
  • Community care
  • Disability services

Typical duties

  • Help with showering, dressing and mobility
  • Support meals and hydration
  • Provide companionship and encouragement
  • Report changes to nurses
  • Keep the environment safe and tidy

What makes a good fit

Patient and kindRespectful of privacy and choicePhysically able for the workGood teamwork

Shifts and arrangements

  • Morning, afternoon and night shifts
  • Part-time, casual or ongoing
  • Short-notice cover where available

Where they work

How it works

  1. Tell us what you needRole, place, dates and shift times.
  2. We match and checkSkills and compliance records are matched to your service.
  3. You get the detailsWe confirm who is coming before the shift.
  4. We follow upYour feedback shapes the next match.

Checked before every placement

  • Identity and right to work
  • National police check
  • Qualifications and registration
  • NDIS Worker Screening where relevant
  • References
  • Immunisation and mandatory training

Common questions

What training do they hold?

Typically Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent, with first aid and manual handling.