Aged Care Worker - Baptistcare

BaptistCare; Sydney; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary packaging

Discounted gym memberships

Novated car leasing

Study assistance up to $3000 per year

LinkedIn Learning & development

Job summary

BaptistCare is seeking compassionate Casual Carers to join The Gracewood Centre in Kellyville, NSW. You will support residents to live independently with personalised, relationship-based care and help maintain wellbeing.

In this role you may assist with personal care, mealtimes, medication administration and activity participation. A friendly, patient approach and strong communication are essential to creating a welcoming home for residents.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or currently working towards a relevant qualification.
• Demonstrated medication competency and confidence administering medications in accordance with policies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; caring, patient and compassionate approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and support residents at mealtimes.
• Encourage participation in activities and social engagement.
• Administer medications in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Build meaningful connections with residents and support their independence and wellbeing.

Skills

Compassionate care

Medication administration

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Person-centred care

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

Job description

• Support residents to live with independence, dignity and purpose every day
• Bring your compassion and medication skills to a team that truly values person-centred care
• Enjoy flexible casual shifts while making a meaningful difference in the lives of older Australians
• Casual Carer roles on offer – BaptistCare The Gracewood Centre, Kellyville

About the Role

At BaptistCare, we believe every person deserves to live with dignity, purpose and choice. We're seeking compassionate and dedicated Casual Carers to join our team at The Gracewood Centre in Kellyville.

As a Carer, you'll play an important role in supporting residents to live well through personalised, relationship-based care. Working within our unique MyTeam® model, you'll build meaningful connections with residents, getting to know their stories, preferences and goals while helping them maintain their independence and wellbeing.

Whether you're assisting with personal care, supporting residents at mealtimes, administering medications, encouraging participation in activities or simply sharing a conversation, you'll help create a warm and welcoming environment where residents feel respected, valued and supported.

Hourly rate $36.23 + 25% casual loading + 12% super.

About the Team

At The Gracewood Centre, you'll be part of a caring and supportive team committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. We work together to create a positive home environment for residents while supporting each other to learn, grow and make a genuine difference every day.

Why Join Us?

At BaptistCare, we value our employees and foster a positive, inclusive work environment. We offer competitive salaries, tax-free salary packaging up to $18,550*, discounted gym memberships, and novated car leasing. Enjoy work-life balance with flexible arrangements and additional leave options. Benefit from our health and wellbeing initiatives, including free counselling, spiritual support, and nutrition advice. Advance your career with study assistance up to $3000 per year and access to learning and development programs and courses like LinkedIn Learning!

About You

To be considered, you will have:

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or be currently working towards a relevant qualification
• Undergraduate Nursing students are encouraged to apply
• Demonstrated medication competency and confidence administering medications in accordance with policies and procedures
• A genuine passion for supporting older people and enhancing their quality of life
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A caring, patient and compassionate approach to care
• Confidence using basic technology and computer systems
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• A commitment to delivering safe, respectful and person-centred care
• Availability to work a variety of shifts across the week, including weekdays, evenings and weekends

About Us

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.

We know that life's challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.

That's what we work towards every day – enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.

Successful candidates will be subject to a variety of background checks including a national criminal history check, reference checks and, if applicable, WWCC, NDIS Worker Screening Check and a pre-employment medical.

BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.

Recruitment Agencies Please Note:

This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you.