Personal Care Worker

Aged Care Resumes; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Aged Care Resumes seeks a Personal Care Worker for casual positions in Stonnington. This role involves providing essential care services to aged clients at home and in the community, requiring a strong commitment to quality care. Applicants must have relevant qualifications and a valid driver's license.

Benefits

Competitive salary with tax benefits

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Access to counselling and support services

Qualifications

• Certificate III in aged care or individual support required.
• Experience in Aged Care Sector advantageous.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with showering, grooming, and meal preparation.
• Encourage client independence by taking them into the community.
• Liaise with care team regarding client feedback.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Personal Care Skills

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

Job description

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Baptcare is a purpose driven and faith-based organisation working across Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia, providing residential and community care for older people and support to children, families, and people with disability, financially disadvantaged people and people seeking asylum.

At Baptcare, our values are deeply rooted in the principles of Wellbeing, Ethics, Co-creating, Accountability, Respect, and Effectiveness. These values guide us in all aspects of our operations and interactions, shaping our corporate culture and driving our success.

About the role:

We are seeking a motivated Personal Care Worker to join the team in Stonningtonon a Casualbasis.We have multiple positions available. The candidates need to be committed to delivering high quality care for our aged care clients both in home and in the community.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing services in the client’s house such as assistance with showering, grooming, toileting, meal preparation and assistance with general household tasks.
• Assisting and encouraging independence with clients by taking them out into the community to complete tasks such as shopping or to attend appointments.
• Liaising with the care team regarding any concerns or feedback the client may have with Baptcare’s service to ensure we are meeting the needs of every client.
• Maintaining strict privacy and dignity with all information relating to client care and promotes same with any other members of the team or contractors on site.

About you:

• Based in Stonnington or nearby suburbs.
• Completed Certificate III in aged care or individual support or above.
• Experience working within the Aged Care Sector or with Elderly people is advantageous.
• Current Australian Drivers license and own a vehicle with comprehensive insurance.
• Ability to meet and perform the inherent requirements of the role.

What’s it for You?

Baptcare is focused on living our values, not just talking about them. You’ll find the culture at Baptcare is one of genuine respect, support, and positive intention. We work hard to achieve results through change, continuous improvement, and ongoing focus on providing the best service delivery to our stakeholders.

Further, the successful candidate will receive:

• A competitive salary, plus access to the tax benefits of salary packaging and novated leasing of up to $18,550 per annum!
• Ongoing professional development and team building opportunities.
• Access to confidential counselling and support services.

How to apply:

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Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

• Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check.
• A medical assessment will be conducted to see if you are physically capable for the role.

If you require support with the application process, please contact [emailprotected]

Baptcare is a child safe organisation that 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 supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected. In accordance with Baptcare’s code of conduct, all Baptcare employees are committed to keeping children safe within the organisation and act in their best interests at all times.

At Baptcare, we value diversity in all forms and aim to co-create inclusive experiences and communities with our employees, volunteers, the people we work alongside and our partners. We are committed to diversity and inclusion across all we do and to building communities and workplaces where everyone belongs.

Baptcare (VIC, TAS) is proud to be working towards uniting with BaptistCare (NSW, ACT, WA) and Baptist Care SA, to create a newly merged national care organisation committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together, we are building on a shared history of care and compassion, expanding our reach, and strengthening our mission to help people live well with dignity and purpose.

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Baptcare is a purpose driven organisation focused on delivering the best of care to people of all ages, cultures, beliefs and circumstances.

Through its social enterprise model, the organisation delivers better outcomes for more than 13,000 people in the community, combining the best commercial practice with a social heart.

Baptcare has more than 2,000 dedicated staff across Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia to deliver the best of care to people in Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living, In Home Care, Family and Children Services, Affordable Housing and Disability Services

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Baptcare is a purpose driven organisation focused on delivering the best of care to people of all ages, cultures, beliefs and circumstances.

Through its social enterprise model, the organisation delivers better outcomes for more than 13,000 people in the community, combining the best commercial practice with a social heart.

Baptcare has more than 2,000 dedicated staff across Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia to deliver the best of care to people in Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living, In Home Care, Family and Children Services, Affordable Housing and Disability Services

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