Care Service Employee - Carer

BaptistCare; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Discounts and benefits

Wellness programs

Fitness passport

Training programs (in-house and online

Career growth

Job summary

BaptistCare NSW & ACT is hiring Carers at Caloola Centre Aged Care Home in Wagga Wagga. You will provide compassionate, person-centered care and support daily living activities for residents, under supervision where needed.

The role emphasizes dignity, respect, and building meaningful connections with residents. The position offers permanent roles with varied shifts, competitive hourly pay, salary packaging options, and access to in-house and online training programs.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent required.
• Physically able to perform duties safely.
• Positive, compassionate attitude and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal and daily care while maintaining dignity and routines.
• Support residents with activities and mobility as directed.
• Assist with medications and simple wound dressing where trained.
• Engage with residents to promote wellbeing and happiness.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient-centered care

Active listening

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

• Offering Permanent Full time, part time and casual roles based at our Caloola Centre Aged Care Home in Wagga Wagga
• Offering variety of shifts- mornings and afternoon shifts
• Make a genuine difference in the lives of residents by providing compassionate and respectful care
• As a registered not for profit organisation, you may be eligible for generous tax-free salary packaging benefits
• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• Access to family friendly benefits like our wellness programs and fitness passport
• Access to in-house and online training programs
• Supportive, positive team environment
• Real opportunities for career growth

About the Role:

Located at Wagga Wagga, Caloola Centre Aged Care Home is a welcoming and homely aged care home offering 24-hour, care and support to residents.

As a Carer, you will enhance residents' lives with compassionate care. By understanding their needs and preferences, you create meaningful connections that support their well-being. You will assist with personal and daily care, maintaining dignity and respecting routines, with the support of your team.

We offer a competitive salary based on your previous experience from $32.61 - $36.23/hr + superannuation + penalties + salary packaging.

Duties may include:

• Assistance with a wide range of person-centered care in accordance with care plans
• Assistance with medication and simple wound dressing
• Assistance with activities under supervision
• Working with each resident to continue to do the things they love

About You:

• Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent
• Be physically able to carry out required duties in a safe and efficient manner
• A born listener, you’re genuinely curious to know and understand people
• Your care skills are driven by compassion, and your positive attitude is contagious
• You rally your team, even on challenging days, to problem solve, connect and overcome

If you are passionate about making a difference and meet the qualifications listed above, we would love to hear from you!

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.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice.

Successful applications will be subject to a variety of background checks including police background check via our online police check system.

BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.

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 the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you.