FIFO Personal Care Worker - Docker River - Home Care

About the role

We have a new opportunity for experienced and qualified Personal Care Worker to join our Team in the remote community of Kaltukatjara (Docker River, NT) on a FIFO, permanent, full-time basis.  

ARRCS FIFO arrangement consists of 10 weeks on, 2 weeks off – Flights / transport to and from the facility, all meals when on site and accommodation is included in your remuneration package.

This role will see you providing personal care to the community within Kaltukatjara where you will travel to people’s homes and provide care in accordance with their individual care plans.

Kaltukatjara is a remote indigenous community located 725kms southwest of Alice Springs. The population in the community is around 380 people.

This role ideally suits a committed people who have care and compassion and is comfortable to travel within an indigenous community to private homes to provide care to our consumers.   You will be comfortable working on a FIFO roster and enjoy working in a remote community within the NT.

Please note: Visa Sponsorship is NOT available with this position.

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 increases in accordance with our current Enterprise Agreement.
• Above award hourly rates. 
• 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.
• Telus 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, Home Care, and School Nutrition 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:

• A minimum of 2 years prior experience delivering care to the elderly, preferably Indigenous Australians within a remote location within the ‘Top End’ (WA, NT, QLD) if Australia. 
• Certificate III or higher in Aged Care, Disability or Individual Care.
• First Aid Certificate within 3 years and CPR within 12 months. 
• Previous experience working within community or home care, where you deliver care to consumers within their homes. 
• 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.
• Must hold a manual Australian driver's license and be comfortable driving a 4WD vehicle. 

ARRCS Mandatory Compliance – NOTE, these are not required at time of application, however, if successful, must be obtained prior to commencement.

• A National Police Check dated or lodged within 3-months agreed start date. 
• Evidence of current year flu vaccination.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check.  
• First Aid Certificate dated within 3-years and CPR certificate, dated within 12 months. 

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 people@arrcs.org.au or phone 08 8982 5200.

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