Personal Care Assistant — Casual Port Macquarie NSW Join a flexible, on-demand team delivering meaningful support to people in Port Macquarie. We seek compassionate, reliable Personal Care Assistants to join our casual workforce. If you want variety, immediate starts, and the chance to make a real difference in everyday life, this role offers rewarding work with competitive hourly pay and shifts that suit your availability. Why this role is rewarding Impactful work: Provide direct personal care, companionship and practical assistance that improves quality of life. Flexible hours: Casual shifts across mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends to fit your schedule. Immediate start: We have urgent needs and can onboard suitable candidates quickly. Local focus: Serve clients across Port Macquarie and surrounding suburbs, building community connections. Key responsibilities Assist with personal hygiene, grooming and toileting while preserving dignity and independence. Help with mobility, transfers and safe use of assistive devices under care plans. Support meal preparation, medication prompts and simple domestic tasks. Provide friendly companionship, conversation and social support to reduce isolation. Follow individual care plans and document care notes accurately and promptly. Communicate respectfully with clients, families and coordinators to ensure continuity of care. Essential qualifications and checks Full Australian Driver’s Licence: Required for travel between clients. Current Police Check: Mandatory for client safety and compliance. Working With Children Check: Required where clients include younger people or family settings. Previous experience in personal care, disability support, aged care or community services is preferred but not mandatory for motivated candidates. Skills and attributes we value Compassionate, patient and respectful approach to care. Strong communication and active listening skills. Ability to follow care plans and adapt to individual client needs. Reliable, punctual and comfortable working independently in clients’ homes. Basic digital literacy for recording visits and communicating with coordinators. What you’ll gain Valuable hands-on experience, supportive coordination, and the satisfaction of helping people remain independent at home. Casual employment gives you freedom to accept shifts that suit your life while earning hourly pay for each visit. Training opportunities and ongoing support are available to help you grow your skills in community care. This on-demand workforce role is ideal for caring people who hold the required checks and licence, are ready to start immediately, and want flexible, meaningful work across Port Macquarie NSW 2444.
