Carer

BaptistCare NSW & ACT; Wagga Wagga; Hybrid; AUD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary packaging

Financial, retail and lifestyle perks

Wellness programs and fitness passport

In-house and online training programs

Supportive team environment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

BaptistCare NSW & ACT is hiring Carers in Wagga Wagga at Caloola Centre Aged Care Home. Roles include permanent, part-time, and casual shifts with mornings and afternoons. You will provide compassionate, person-centred care, supporting residents' daily needs and well-being.

We offer a competitive hourly rate of 32.61–36.23 AUD, superannuation, penalties, and salary packaging. Join a not-for-profit, values-driven team focused on growth, training, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to provide person-centred care with respect and dignity.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a care team to support residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal and daily care, maintaining residents' dignity and routines.
• Support with medication administration and simple wound dressing as directed.
• Engage residents in activities to help them continue doing what they love.
• Work with residents to understand needs and preferences and build meaningful connections.

Skills

Compassionate care

Empathy

Team collaboration

Listening skills

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

• Offering Permanent Full time, part time and casual roles based at our Caloola Centre Aged Care Home in Wagga Wagga
• Offering variety of shifts- mornings and afternoon shifts
• 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 Wagga Wagga, Caloola Centre Aged Care Home is a welcoming and homely aged care home offering 24-hour, care and support to residents.

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.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice.

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.