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Care Worker – Northern Sydney

• $31.24/hour + super + salary packaging up to $15,900/annum and we pay $0.96/km for travel to our 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!

Don’t be daunted by the idea of starting something different – especially if you are new to aged care. BaptistCare are committed to supporting you every step of the way as you go through a detailed orientation, partner with a “buddy” out in the field and have access to ongoing learning and support.

As a Care Worker servicing clients in the Northern Beaches and surrounding areas, you will enable our clients to live their best possible life, supporting them to live independently at home 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
• Work with each client to continue to do the things they love

What do we need from you?

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 an Australian driver licence, own a reliable motor vehicle with minimum Third Party Property Damage car insurance as you need to travel to our clients’ homes.

To support your wellbeing and career growth, BaptistCare offers:

• Paid travel time and mileage between customer homes and to/from appointments
• Salary packaging which can increase your take-home pay + novated leasing options + meal and entertainment card
• Company mobile phone to access emails, rosters and client care plans
• Fully-funded traineeship program leading to a Certificate III in Individual Support in partnership with TAFE for interested/eligible staff.
• Supportive, positive team environment
• Access to family friendly benefits like our counselling support and wellness programs
• 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.

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 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.