Carer

BaptistCare NSW & ACT; City of Lake Macquarie; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary packaging up to $18,55

Study assistance up to $3,000/year and

LinkedIn Learning access

Health and wellbeing support

Discounts on gym memberships

Novated car leasing

Supportive, positive team environment

Job summary

BaptistCare NSW & ACT is seeking caring and compassionate Carers to join our Bethshan Gardens Residential Aged Care at Wyee on permanent part-time basis. Multiple shifts (AM, PM and night) offer flexibility and a supportive environment.

You'll help residents with meals, personal care and daily routines, while documenting care using technology. Applicants should hold a Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, communicate clearly, be physically capable and share BaptistCare's values.

Qualifications

• Holds a Certificate III or IV in Aged Care.
• Communicates clearly and compassionately with residents, families, and colleagues.
• Physically capable and tech-savvy, with a willingness to learn.
• Understands and appreciates BaptistCare's Christian identity and values.
• Committed to safe, respectful, and high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meals and personal care, supporting daily activities for residents.
• Build genuine connections and understand individual needs and routines.
• Document care using technology and maintain safety standards (WHS).
• Support residents living with dementia and uphold respectful workplace behaviours.
• Participate in mandatory training and compliance requirements.

Skills

Clear communication

Compassionate care

Tech-savvy

Willingness to learn

Christian identity awareness

Education

Certificate III or IV in Aged Care

Job description

• Permanent Part-Time Opportunities | Multiple Rosters Available
• Work across a range of AM, PM & night shifts at Bethshan Gardens in Wyee
• Join a supportive team dedicated to delivering exceptional care to our residents

Key Benefits:

• As a registered not for profit organisation, you may be eligible for generous tax-free salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550
• Career development with study assistance up to $3,000/year and access to LinkedIn Learning
• Health and wellbeing support including free counselling, spiritual care, and nutrition advice
• Discounts on gym memberships and novated car leasingSupportive, positive team environment

Competitive pay from $32.61-36.23 per hour + superannuation + penalties + salary packaging, based on your qualifications and experience.

About the Role:

We are currently seeking caring and compassionate Carers to join our team at Bethshan Gardens Residential Aged Care based at Wyee. Multiple permanent part-time opportunities are available across a variety of AM, PM and Night shifts, offering flexibility and the opportunity to work within a supportive aged care environment.

As Carer 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.

About You:

You're someone who:

• Holds a Certificate III or IV in Aged Care
• 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
• NDIS Clearance 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.

Applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Successful candidates will undergo background checks including a national criminal history check, reference checks and, where applicable, WWCC, NDIS screening and a pre-employment medical.

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