About the role

ARRCS have multiple new opportunities for experienced and qualified Personal Care Workers to join our Nganampa Ngura Mutitjulu-nya Flexible Aged Care Facility located in the remote community of Mutitjulu (Uluru) Northern Territory. This busy and rewarding role is offered on a FIFO, permanent, full-time basis.

ARRCS FIFO arrangement consists of 8 weeks on, 2 weeks off, working 5 days per week - Flights / transport to and from the facility, meals when on shift and accommodation is included in your remuneration package.

We are currently sourcing the following roles:

• 1 x Personal Care Worker – Male
• 2 x Personal Care Worker – Female.

Nganampa Ngura Mutitjulu-nya Flexible Aged Care facility is located in Mutitjulu, the heart of Uluru and hosts 19 residents.

Mutitjulu is located a 20-minute drive from Yulara. Yulara is the resort town and has a range of facilities including restaurants, a supermarket, a bank, post office and cafes. Staff accommodation is provided in Yulara resort and there is transport available to and from the center.

Your role as a FIFO Personal Care Worker will see you providing care and support within the facility undertaking cleaning, bed making, personal care including grooming, showering, and dressing, mobility, and assistance with meals.

This role would suit committed people who have care and compassion and enjoy interacting with our consumers within our facilities. You will be comfortable working on a FIFO roster and enjoy working in a remote community within the NT and supporting the flexible living of our First Nation residents.

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:

• Annual pay rise in accordance to our Enterprise Agreement.
• Above award, penalty driven, hourly rates.
• Accommodation in Yulara
• Salary Packaging through CBB which can add up to an additional $6,300 PA in your wages.
• Annual remote bonus of $2,000 PA
• Access to 70,000 Training and Development Courses through our Learning Platform
• Benestar Employee Wellbeing & Emotional Support

About ARRCS

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, School Nutrition and Early Learning Childhood programs in the Northern Territory.

Our Vision is to passionately pursue 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 a purpose to genuinely connect with the communities we serve and enable our clients to live with pride and dignity.

Skills & experience

To be considered for this role, you must submit a resume identifying the following skills and experience:

• Certificate III or higher in Aged Care, Disability, or Individual Care.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Demonstrated experience in assisting with the activities of daily living in an Aged Care setting.
• Demonstrated effective and clear communication skills, both verbal and written.
• 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 relevant to the role.

Before applying you need to have these things

• You must have a National Police Check within the last 3 months of commencement or willingness to lodge prior.
• Provide evidence of Influenza Vaccination
• NDIS Worker 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.

If you would like more information on this role, please refer to the attached position description or contact the Talent Acquisition team via [email protected], using the subject line: FIFO Personal Care Workers x2 - Mutitjulu enquiry via EthicalJobs, or phone 08 8982 5222.

Join our team today to benefit the local community that you work in!

Position Description - Personal Care Worker