Carer

BaptistCare NSW & ACT; Alstonville; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible shifts

Counselling support

Salary packaging

Job summary

BaptistCare NSW & ACT is hiring Carers for 6-month fixed-term and casual roles. You will provide compassionate personal and daily care, helping residents live with dignity and purpose, and build meaningful connections in a supportive team.

Role includes documentation via technology, assisting residents with dementia, and maintaining high safety standards. Shift times include 3pm–11pm with two roster options and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care or RN background.
• Clear and compassionate communication with residents, families and staff.
• Willingness to use technology for documenting care and to learn safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and daily care with dignity and respect.
• Assist with meals, hygiene and daily activities for residents.
• Support residents including those living with dementia and uphold WHS standards.

Skills

Clear communication

Compassionate care

Physically capable

Tech-savvy

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

Undergraduate RN

Job description

Make a Meaningful Difference - Join BaptistCare as a Carer Today!

6 month Fixed-Term and Casual Opportunities

About the Role

As a Care Service Employee at BaptistCare, you'll be at the forefront of compassionate care, enabling residents to live well with dignity and purpose. You'll build genuine connections, understand individual needs and routines, and provide respectful personal and daily care. From assisting with meals and hygiene to supporting activities that matter to each resident, your role is central to their wellbeing.

You'll also engage with technology to document care, support residents living with dementia, and uphold safety standards through WHS compliance and respectful workplace behaviours.

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

Shift times range from 3pm - 11pm

Roster 1 : 3pm - 9m Sat - Tues (48 hours per fortnight)

Roster 2: 3pm - 11pm, 5 days a week (74 hours per fortnight)

Why Join Us?

At BaptistCare, we value our people and offer:

• Competitive salaries and tax-free salary packaging up to $18,550*
• Flexible work arrangements and additional leave options
• Health and wellbeing support including free counselling, spiritual care, and nutrition advice
• Discounts on gym memberships and novated car leasing

About You

You're someone who:

• Holds a Certificate III in Aged Care or is an undergraduate RN
• Communicates clearly and compassionately with residents, families, and colleagues
• Is physically capable and tech-savvy, with a willingness to learn
• Understands and appreciates BaptistCare’s Christian identity and values
• Is committed to safe, respectful, and high-quality care

Additional Info

• Compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards is essential
• Employment is under the BaptistCare NSW & ACT Aged Care Enterprise Agreement
• Mandatory training and Police Background Check required

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.

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.