Care Service Employee

Baptist Care; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Discounts and lifestyle benefits

Wellness programs

In-house training

Career growth

Job summary

BaptistCare's Kintyre Lodge Dubbo is seeking casual Care Attendants to provide compassionate, respectful care 24/7. Located in Dubbo, this 81-bed aged care home offers resident‑centred support, meals prepared on site, and a strong team culture with opportunity for growth.

Flexible AM/PM shifts, weekdays and weekends, with salary ranging from $31.13 to $34.59 per hour plus penalties and salary packaging. As a Carer, you will support personal care, Medication administration, and encourage

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent.
• Physically able to perform required duties safely.
• Born listener with genuine curiosity about people.
• Care skills driven by compassion and a positive attitude.
• You rally your team to problem solve on challenging days.

Responsibilities

• Assist with person-centered care per care plans.
• Assist with medication and simple wound dressing.
• Help residents with activities under supervision.
• Engage residents in activities they enjoy.

Skills

Compassionate care

Active listening

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Problem solving

Education

Certificate III in IS

Job description

• Offering Casual roles based at our Kintyre Lodge Aged Care Home in Dubbo
• Flexible shifts available: AM & PM | Weekdays & Weekends
• Make a genuine difference in the lives of residents by providing compassionate and respectful care

Key Benefits:

• 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 Dubbo, Kintyre Lodge Aged Care Home is a welcoming and homely aged care home offering 24-hour, care and support to residents.

Nestled in the vibrant regional city of Dubbo, BaptistCare Kintyre Lodge is a warm and welcoming aged care home offering 81 private single bedrooms designed for comfort and dignity.

Adjacent to the BaptistCare Kintyre Retirement Village, the Lodge provides 24-hour personalised care and support, including residential respite services. A dedicated Memory Care Wing is available for residents living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, ensuring specialised attention in a secure and nurturing environment.

Our lifestyle team curates a dynamic leisure program featuring bingo, exercise classes, arts and crafts, games, and outings—empowering residents to engage at their own pace and preference.

Meals are freshly prepared onsite by our professional catering team, with a daily selection of nutritionally balanced menu options tailored to meet individual dietary needs.

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 $31.13 - $34.59/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.

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.