Carer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary packaging benefits

Discounts and benefits

Wellness programs and fitness passport

In-house and online training

Supportive team environment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Located in the peaceful Macarthur region of Sydney, BaptistCare Glendale Lodge is a brand-new aged care home designed to feel just like home. As a Carer, you will provide compassionate care, support residents with daily activities, and help maintain dignity and routines with your team.

We offer a competitive hourly salary based on experience, plus superannuation, penalties, and salary packaging. Join a not-for-profit organisation committed to meaningful connections and quality care.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent.
• Physically able to carry out required duties safely.
• Born listener, curious to know and understand people.
• Care skills driven by compassion with a positive attitude.
• Rally the team to problem-solve on challenging days.

Responsibilities

• Assist with person-centered care in accordance with care plans.
• Assist with medication and simple wound dressing.
• Assist with activities under supervision.
• Work with residents to continue doing activities they love.

Skills

Compassionate care

Active listening

Physical fitness

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

• Offering Casual role based at our Glendale Lodge Aged Care Home in Elderslie
• 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 in the peaceful Macarthur region of Sydney, BaptistCare Glendale Lodge is a brand-new aged care home designed to feel just like home. With 96 private bedrooms thoughtfully arranged into cozy households of just 16 residents each, our home-style model fosters warmth, comfort and meaningful relationships.

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$32.61 - $36.23/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.

We love what we do and the communities we help. With us you can deliver life transforming care, create a career you’ll love, and join a team who make a difference.

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.