Lifestyle Support Worker - Baptistcare

BaptistCare; Sydney; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Discounts & benefits

Wellness programs

Training programs

Career growth

Job summary

BaptistCare, a not-for-profit Christian-based care organisation, is seeking a Care Service Employee – Lifestyle at Blue Hills Manor in Prestons, NSW. The role focuses on meaningful engagement for residents through individual and group activities, contributing to a high quality of life.

The position offers a permanent part-time roster with approachable hours and opportunities for paid salary packaging, training, and career growth within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate empathetic communication skills.
• Basic technology/computer skills and willingness to take part in ongoing education.
• Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of BaptistCare’s Christian identity and promote the organisation’s values through interactions at work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individual and group activities reflecting residents’ wishes and preferences.
• Support and enrich residents’ lives through meaningful engagement and activities.
• Collaborate with team to ensure 24-hour care and support quality.

Skills

Empathetic communication

Basic computer skills

Willingness to education

Education

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

Tools

First Aid certificate

Job description

• A very rewarding permanent part time role based at our Blue Hills Manor Aged Care Home in Prestons
• Offering 62 hours per fortnight
• Support and enrich the lives of our residents through meaningful engagement and activities

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 Prestons, Blue Hills Manor Aged Care Home is a welcoming and homely aged care home offering 24-hour, care and support to residents.

As a Care Service Employee – Lifestyle, you will work as part of a team to support the meaningful engagement of people living in BaptistCare residential communities. You will help develop and implement individual and group activities that reflect the wishes, goals, and preferences of our residents, directly supporting a positive quality of life.

The available roster for this role:

Week 1- Monday 0800-1600, Tuesday 0800-1600, Friday 0930-1600, Saturday 0900-1400, Sunday 0900-1400

Week 2 Monday 0800-1600, Tuesday 0800-1600, Friday 0930-1600, Saturday 0900-1400, Sunday 0900-1400

We offer a competitive salary based on your previous experience from $32.61 - $36.23/hr + superannuation + penalties + salary packaging.

About You:

• Demonstrate empathetic communication skills
• Basic technology/computer skills and willingness to take part in ongoing education
• Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of BaptistCare’s Christian identity and promote the organisation’s values through interactions at work
• Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or related qualification or willing to attain (desired)
• Current First Aid certificate
• Hold a current drivers license

If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of people and meet the above requirements, we would love to hear from you!

About Us:

BaptistCare is a leading for-purpose Christian-based care organisation that supports thousands of people across more than 100 locations in NSW, ACT and WA. From humble beginnings in 1944, BaptistCare has grown into one of the nation’s most respected care and community services providers. We create strong and caring communities and place people at the centre of all we do.

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 – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.