Care Worker – Home Care Services 

 
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 organisation?   

If you answered yes to these questions, then we have an exciting opportunity!
 

About the role 
As a Care Worker supporting clients in Newcastle, Port Stephens, Lake Macquarie and surrounds, you will be part of our BaptistCare At Home team that provides quality complex care and support to our clients in their own homes.

You may assist with a range of tasks pertaining to household cleaning, showering, grooming, dressing, food preparation, continence support, medication assistance and transports to name a few.

You will also develop genuine connections with your clients and help them live their best possible lives.

 

What do we need from you?  
Availability to start with a client from 7:00am - 7.30am, during weekdays is preferred.

This is a Permanent Part time position with the opportunity to work a minimum of 30 hours per fortnight depending on your availability, experience, qualifications and willingness to travel.  

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

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

A Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent or undertaking Undergraduate Registered Nurse training is preferred.  

   
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
• You’ll be provided with a company mobile phone to access emails, rosters and client care plans 
• Access to a dedicated learning and development team to support your ongoing professional development and career pathways 
• Earn $32.25 to $32.67 plus superannuation per hour + paid travel time and mileage between clients 

Still want to know more about this amazing opportunity? Please click the link to hear from one of our fabulous Care Workers- click here to find out more. 

 
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. 
 
The 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.  

Have more questions? For a confidential discussion about career opportunities, please email mytalent@baptistcare.org.au and one of our Talent Acquisition Partners will be in touch. 
 
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.