Personal Care Worker

BaptistCare NSW & ACT; Echuca; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

Professional development opportunities

Salary Packaging up to $18,500

Supportive team culture

Values-driven organisation

Local Echuca community impact

Job summary

BaptistCare is seeking compassionate Care Workers to support older Australians in Echuca and surrounding areas to live independently at home.

You will help with everyday tasks, provide companionship, assist with personal care, transport and medication reminders, and work within a supportive, values-driven team.

Join a respected community organisation offering flexible hours, extensive training, and a strong focus on client and staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Australian Driver Licence and reliable vehicle required.
• Level II First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Strong communication, resilience and patience; proficient with smartphone apps and email.

Responsibilities

• Assist with household tasks such as cleaning, showering, dressing, food preparation and transport.
• Provide medication assistance and support clients in Echuca and surrounding areas.
• Develop genuine connections with clients to support independent living at home.
• Support clients with day-to-day activities and ensure safety and comfort in their own homes.

Job description

Make a difference in your local community while helping older Australians live independently at home.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of older Australians? Do you enjoy helping people with everyday activities? Do you want to join a supportive and values-driven organization where you can make a genuine difference to people in the Echuca community?

If you answered yes to these questions, then we have an exciting opportunity to suit your own hours!

Key features

• A comprehensive range of Employee Benefits from health & wellness to professional development opportunities
• $36.22/hr + NFP Salary Packaging up to $18,500
• Supportive team culture where your contributions matter
• Join an organization that values clients and staff
• Apply your transferable skills to support independent living at home

About the role

As a Care Worker supporting clients in Echuca and surrounding areas, you will be part of our Baptistcare At Home team that provides quality complex care and support to our clients in their own homes.

Working within the local Echuca community, you may assist with a range of tasks pertaining to household cleaning, showering, dressing, food preparation, medication assistance and transport to name a few.

You will also develop genuine connections with your clients, become a familiar and trusted face in their day, and help them live their best possible lives while remaining independent at home.

To support you in your role

• We offer a comprehensive orientation program including buddy shifts
• You’ll have direct access to a dedicated supervisor to support you
• Access to a dedicated learning and development team to support your ongoing professional development and career pathways

What do we need from you?

You will have an unrestricted Australian Driver License and a reliable vehicle with minimum Third-Party Property Damage Insurance to transport clients.

You will need a Level II First Aid Certificate or be willing to obtain one.

You will be a strong communicator with resilience and patience. You will be a proficient user of smartphone technology, apps and email.

Most importantly, you’ll be someone who enjoys connecting with people and making a positive difference in the lives of older Australians within the local Echuca community.

About us

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organization, 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.

The Employee Benefits are endless when you join BaptistCare

Enjoy access to salary packaging which may increase your take-home pay, novated leasing, rewards and recognition, programs to support your wellbeing, employee referral program and retail discounts to name a few.

Baptistcare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that suendipports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected.

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