Care Worker

BaptistCare NSW & ACT; Port Stephens Council; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness

Salary packaging

Travel time

Professional development

Phone provided

Job summary

BaptistCare NSW & ACT is seeking a Care Worker to support clients in the Port Stephens area with in-home care. You will assist with daily activities, household tasks and personal care, helping clients live independently at home.

Successful applicants will have a valid Australian driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle. A compassionate, patient approach and good communication are essential; you will work a Monday–Friday shift from 8am to 5pm, with travel between clients and mileage paid.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, resilience and patience.
• Unrestricted Australian Driver Licence required.
• Proficient with smartphone apps and email.

Responsibilities

• Assist with household tasks and personal care (showering, dressing, meals).
• Support independent living at home for clients.
• Provide medication assistance and transport between clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Smartphone & apps

Job description

Care Worker – At Home Services

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?

Key Benefits

• A comprehensive range Employee Benefits from health & wellness to professional development opportunities
• Earn $172.10 – $181.15 for an example 5‑hour shift, plus 12% super, travel time and mileage and access to 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 across the Port Stephens andsurrounding 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.

Successful applicants must be able to commit to a minimum of three weekdays (Monday to Friday) between 8am and 5pm.

How We Support You

To support you from your very first day, we provide:

• A comprehensive orientation program including buddy shifts
• Direct access to a dedicated supervisor to support you
• 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 You'll Bring

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. You have a caring nature, strong patience and a genuine desire to make a positive difference in someone’s day.

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 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, 12,0 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 Benefits are 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.