Description:
- You must be living in the Albany area WA’s Great Southern region
- Permanent Part-Time position, minimum 20 hours per fortnight
- Weekend availability essential, weekdays flexible
- $28-$31 / hr + super + salary packaging up to $15,900 / annum + we pay travel to clients
- Excellent on-the-job training plus ongoing free learning and development to support you in your role!
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!
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.
We welcome applications from both new and experienced / qualified candidates. If you are new to aged care, don’t be daunted by the idea of something different.
BaptistCare are committed to supporting you every step of the way as you go you will receive comprehensive orientation and training, partner with a buddy out in the field and have access to ongoing learning and support.
As a Care Partner servicing clients in the Albany area , 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 must be currently residing in the Albany area, where our clients live.
The position is Permanent Part Time offering 20 hours per fortnight. You will be working shifts on the weekend, and flexibility working shifts during weekdays.
Opportunities to increase your hours as new clients join us for support in Albany.
You will need to be comfortable working on your own in the community, have excellent verbal communication skills and have an empathetic, patient and caring nature.
This role does require you to have a valid 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 references / police check
- 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 (up to $18,550 tax free)
- 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
- Ability to purchase additional leave
- Reward and recognition program
- Retail and other discounts
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.
Still want to know more about this amazing opportunity please click the link to hear from one of our fabulous Care Partners - click here to find out more.
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.