Care Worker

BaptistCare NSW & ACT; Nowra; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Rewards & recognition

Wellbeing programs

Employee referral program

Retail discounts

Job summary

BaptistCare NSW & ACT in Nowra is seeking a dedicated Care Worker to support clients in their own homes across Nowra and Shoalhaven. You will help with daily tasks such as cleaning, showering, dressing, meal prep, continence support, medication assistance and safe transport, building meaningful connections with clients.

We provide orientation, a dedicated supervisor, a company phone for rosters and care plans, ongoing professional development, and generous employee benefits including salary

Qualifications

• Unrestricted Australian Driver Licence is required.
• Reliable vehicle and minimum Third-Party Property Damage Insurance to transport clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist with household tasks such as cleaning, showering, dressing and meal preparation.
• Provide continence support and medication assistance.
• Transport clients to appointments or activities.
• Build genuine connections to support clients living independently at home.

Skills

Driver Licence

Reliable vehicle

Strong communication

Resilience

Patience

Smartphone literacy

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of older Australians? Do you enjoy helping people with everyday activities? Do you want to join a supportive and values-driven organisation?

Must have availability Monday, Tuesday and Friday.

Key Features

• A comprehensive range of Employee Benefits from health & wellness to professional development opportunities
• If working an example 5hr shift, earn between $172.10 - $181.15 + 12% superannuation + paid travel time & mileage + salary packaging
• Supportive team culture where your contributions matter
• Join an organisation that values clients and staff
• Apply your transferable skills to support independent living at home

About the role

As a Care Worker supporting clients in the Nowra and Shoalhaven areas, you will be part of our BaptistCare At Home team that provides quality complex care and support to our clients in their own homes. You may assist with a range of tasks pertaining to household cleaning, showering, dressing, food preparation, continence support, medication assistance and transport to name a few. You will also develop genuine connections with your clients and help them live their best possible lives.

To support you in your role

• We offer a comprehensive orientation program including buddy shifts
• You’ll have direct access to a dedicated supervisor to support you
• You’ll be provided with a mobile phone to access emails, rosters and client care plans
• Access to a dedicated learning and development team to support your ongoing professional development and career pathways
• Earn $34.42/hr (unqualified) - $36.23/hr (qualified) plus superannuation per hour + paid travel time and mileage between clients

What do we need from you?

You will have an unrestricted Australian Driver Licence and a reliable vehicle with minimum Third-Party Property Damage Insurance to transport clients. You will be a strong communicator with resilience and patience. You will be a proficient user of smartphone technology, apps and email.

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.

BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all

The Employee Benefitsare endless when you join BaptistCare!

Enjoy access to salary packaging which may increase your take-home pay, novated leasing, rewards and recognition, programs to support your wellbeing, employee referral program and retail discounts to name a few.

Closing Date is subject to change without notice.