Job description
- Seeking Personal Care Workers for In Home Care
- Multiple Positions Available
- Portland, Victoria
- Above Award Rates + salary packaging up to $18,500
- Kms paid between clients (where applicable)
- Flexible rostering that works around your availability
- Minimum 2 hour engagement on shifts
About Baptcare:
At Baptcare, we care. Our Mission and Vision are lived through our WE CARE Values: for our residents, customers, clients, partners and supporters; with the very young through to the very old, the vulnerable, with families through all of life’s stages and challenges.
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.
Our Values are Wellbeing, Ethics, Co-creating, Accountability, Respect and Effectiveness.
Opportunity
We are currently looking for motivated and passionate Personal Care Workers to join our direct care team in the City of Portland. This is a community based position and services will be completed in our clients homes.
As a Personal Care Worker, you will provide care and support that enhances our clients wellbeing and deliver high quality care, maintaining an optimal level of dignity, respect, comfort, and quality of life.
About You:
- Minimum of Certificate 3 in Aged Care/Individual Support or Home and Community Care or Cert IV Disability, Bach/Dip of Nursing or completed first-year study towards it.
- Current minimum Level 2 First Aid Certificate
- Own roadworthy vehicle and valid Australian Drivers’ Licence (please note, International Drivers’ Licence is not accepted for this role)
- Your own smartphone (either Android or Apple)
- Good verbal and written communication and basic computer skills required
- At least two doses of the COVID-19 Vaccinations
- Medication training will be highly regarded
For you:
- Work with a supportive and dynamic team who will help you elevate you care career!
- Access to Salary Packaging Benefits, which can result in significant tax savings
- Flexible Casual Hours OR the opportunity to discuss part-time hours with us
- Online learning opportunities available where you get paid to learn!
- Access to free counselling services for you and your family
If you have a true passion for caring for the elderly and ensuring their wellbeing and daily lifestyle needs are met, we would love to hear from you! If you have applied before, please apply again to register in our new recruitment system. Together, we HELP our community!
How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.
Please visit our careers page for more information: here.
If you require support with the application process, please contact [email protected], using the subject line: Personal Care Workers – Barwon / Portland enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Baptcare is committed to building a respectful and inclusive workplace, appointing the best person for the role, and supporting diversity. We welcome applicants who may require adjustments.
Baptcare 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.