Carer

BaptistCare NSW & ACT; Forster; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible shifts

Study assistance up to $3,000/year

Health & wellbeing support

Job summary

BaptistCare NSW & ACT is hiring a Carer in Forster for permanent part-time roles with a mix of shifts. You will provide compassionate personal and daily care to residents, supporting them to live with dignity and purpose within a Christian community.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and respectful care. Salary ranges from $32.61 to $36.23 per hour plus superannuation, penalties and salary packaging.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care or ongoing RN studies are required.
• Clear communication with residents and families is essential.
• Tech-friendly approach for documenting care and using devices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meals and personal hygiene.
• Support activities that matter to residents and promote wellbeing.
• Document care using technology and follow WHS guidelines.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Tech-savvy

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

Undergraduate RN (in progress)

Job description

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

• Permanent Part time, Forster location - Mixture of shifts available
• $32.61 – $36.23 + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
• Empower lives with Compassion and Care: Join Baptistcare Kularoo

Part Time Opportunity – AM, PM and Night shifts on offer

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.

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
• Career development with study assistance up to $3,000/year and access to LinkedIn Learning
• 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.