Personal Care Worker

About the Company:

Baptcare is a purpose driven and faithbased 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.

At Baptcare our values are deeply rooted in the principles of Wellbeing Ethics Cocreating Accountability Respect and Effectiveness. These values guide us in all aspects of our operations and interactions shaping our corporate culture and driving our success .

The Role:

The Wattle Grove Community a Baptcare Residential Aged Care facility in Lalor Victoria is actively welcoming new residents and is offering Casual opportunities for Personal Care Assistants. We are looking for dependable candidates who can work flexible hours including weekdays and weekends for morning afternoon and night shifts.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Listen to consumers and understand what is important to them and support them to achieve their goals

Following the care plan work to a planned schedule under the direction of a registered nurse.

Record consumer outcomes into the appropriate Baptcare records

Participate in the continuous improvement cycle at the home

Build relationships with families and other agencies/stakeholders with the goal of improving life for consumers in care

Report workplace risks to management

Report consumer risks to management including inappropriate behaviours or actions not aligned to our values

Attend regular scheduled training to maintain your level of skill

Essential Qualifications & Requirements:

Minimum Certificate III in Aged Care

Minimum of 12 months working experience in an Aged Care facility

Be customer focused with a passion for working in Aged Care

Have excellent attention to detail be honest and reliable and possess a positive and flexible attitude

A proven ability to maintain confidentiality and work collaboratively in a team

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!

Whats it for You

Baptcare is focused on living our values not just talking about them. Youll find the culture at Baptcare is one of genuine respect support and positive intention. We work hard to achieve results through change continuous improvement and ongoing focus on providing the best service delivery to our stakeholders.

Further the successful candidate will receive:

• A competitive salary plus access to the tax benefits of salary packaging and novated leasing of up to $18550 per annum!
• Ongoing professional development and team building opportunities
• Access to confidential counselling and support services

How to Apply:

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Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check.

A medical assessment will be conducted to see if you are physically capable for the role

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At Baptcare we value diversity in all forms and aim to cocreate inclusive experiences and communities with our employees volunteers the people we work alongside and our partners. We are committed to diversity and inclusion across all we do and to building communities and workplaces where everyone belongs.

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.

Baptcare (VIC TAS) is proud to be working towards uniting with BaptistCare (NSW ACT WA) and Baptist Care SA to create a newly merged national care organisation committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together we are building on a shared history of care and compassion expanding our reach and strengthening our mission to help people live well with dignity and purpose.