Personal Care Worker
In Home Care
Multiple Positions Available
Portland
Time and kms paid between clients (where applicable)
Prioritise a work/life balance - choose your working days
Minimum 2-hour engagements
**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 support 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 Portland area. This is a community-based position and services will be completed in our customers homes.
As a Personal Care Worker, you will provide care that enhances our customers wellbeing and deliver high quality support, 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 (HLTHPS006/CHCCS305C)
**For you**:
Work closely with our Delivery Support Leads - their role is to support, coach and mentor our Care Workers to ensure success.
Get paid a first aid shift allowance
Access to Salary Packaging Benefits, which can result in significant tax savings - package up to $15,900 per annum plus $2600 for meals and entertainment
Online and in-person learning opportunities available - get paid to learn
Flexible casual hours or the opportunity to discuss part-time hours
Access to free counselling services for you and your family
Opportunity to move into different roles throughout the organisation
**How to Apply**:
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.