- Casual Opportunity - Fantastic work/life balance!
- $36-$38/hour + Super
- Salary packaging up to $15,900/annum
Looking for a rewarding career in aged care? Want to grow or transfer your skills and make a real difference in your local community that you love?
Join BaptistCare and support older people to live well in the comfort of their own home. If you have the passion to support people to live independently and improve their quality of life in the place they call home, this could be the perfect job for you!
As a Care Partner, you will enable our clients to live their best possible life, supporting them to live independently at home and doing the things they love by helping them with everyday activities such as (but not limited to):
- Support and assistance with personal care such as showering and dressing
- Household cleaning and laundry
- Meal preparation
- Providing respite for carers
- Transport to and from appointments/shops
- Social support
- Assisting with complex care needs
What do we need from you?
You are living within or very close to our client services located primarily in the Perth CBD, Mount Hawthorn, Vic Park & surrounding areas.
The position is offered as casual - offering up to 20 hours per fortnight, depending on your availability and there will be opportunities to increase your hours as new clients join us for support in the area.
Availability for a minimum of three (3) weekdays between 07:00am and 6:00pm is essential. Availability for some weekend work is highly advantageous.
You will need to be comfortable working on your own in the local community, have excellent verbal communication skills and have an empathetic, patient and caring nature.
This role does require you to have a valid Australian driver licence and own a reliable motor vehicle with a minimum Comprehensive Car Insurance as you need to travel to our clients’ homes.
- You will be provided with a company mobile phone to access emails, rosters and client care plans
- It is a requirement you undergo background checks including a new police check at no cost to you
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate or willingness to obtain one via Baptistcare at no cost to you
To support your wellbeing and career growth, BaptistCare offers:
- Salary Packaging
- Learning and development support committed to your skill development
- Direct access to a dedicated supervisor to support you
- Access to Employee Assistance Programs including our counselling support and wellness programs
- Reward and recognition program
- Retail and other discounts
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.
BaptistCare has been acknowledged in the 2022 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work list, ranking tenth in the Government, Education and Not for Profit list, from over 750 nominated organisations across Australia and New Zealand.
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Have more questions? For a confidential discussion, please email mytalent@baptistcare.org.au and one of our Talent Acquisition Partners will be in touch.
BaptistCare is recognised as an ‘Inclusive Employer’ by the Diversity Council of Australia for 2022-2023. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community.
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.