Care Worker - Newcastle
495505
Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Permanent Part-Time
Home Services - Care Worker
$30.11/hour + super + salary packaging up to $15,900/annum
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
As a Care Worker servicing clients in the Newcastle and surrounding areas, 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 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 Third-Party Property Damage car insurance as you need to travel to our clients' homes.
It is a requirement you undergo background checks including police check
To support your wellbeing and career growth, BaptistCare offers:
Fully-funded traineeship program leading to a Certificate III in Individual Support in partnership with TAFE for interested/eligible staff
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
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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