Night Shift Carer - Elderslie

• Join our amazing team at our brand-new Glendale Lodge facility
• Permanent Part Time position | 72-hour fortnight 
• Make a genuine difference in the lives of residents by providing compassionate and respectful care

About Us: 
We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together with Baptcare (VIC, TAS, SA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be – with people right at the centre. 

About the Role:
Located in the peaceful Macarthur region of Sydney, BaptistCare Glendale Lodge is a brand-new aged care home designed to feel just like home. With 96 private bedrooms thoughtfully arranged into cozy households of just 16 residents each, our home-style model fosters warmth, comfort and meaningful relationships.

As a Carer, you’ll enhance residents' lives through compassionate and respectful care. You’ll build personal connections, uphold their dignity and work closely with our supportive care team to deliver attentive and consistent service.

Duties may include:

• Demonstrating kindness and respect for the resident’s dignity as you assist with personal and daily care and activities of interest to the individual in accordance with care plans (which may include showering, shaving, storing clothes, general cleaning, assistance with meals, and general movements throughout the day)
• Assistance with activities under supervision
• Working with each resident to continue to do the things they love

To be successful in this role, applicants must have the availability to work a 72-hour fortnight roster across Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday. Night shift hours are scheduled from 11:15pm to 7:15am, with a mid-week shift on Wednesday from 12:00am to 6:30am.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Hold a Certificate III in Aged Care Work or undertaking Undergraduate Registered Nurse training.
• Be physically able to carry out required duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Have basic technology/computer skills and a willingness to take part in ongoing education.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Genuine desire to help others
• Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of BaptistCare’s Christian identity and promote the organisation’s values through interactions at work.

Why Join Us?
At BaptistCare, we aim to support employees to enjoy happier lives and fulfilling careers by providing them with:

• A competitive remuneration plus Not-for-Profit (NFP) salary packaging
• Unlimited access across an extensive choice of fitness facilities through the ‘Fitness Passport’ program
• Access to benefits for you and your family through our ‘Flourish’ wellness program
• Excellent learning and development opportunities and great team culture - just to name a few of our wonderful benefits!

Apply now! 
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 pre-employment medical, reference checks and police background check via our online police check system.