CARER | PERM PART TIME APPROX 40 HOURS P/FT | THE GRACEWOOD CENTRE, KELLYVILLE

Make a difference with us

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.

About BaptistCare The Gracewood Centre, Kellyville

The Gracewood Centre features convenient onsite amenities including a café, landscaped gardens and covered terraces, chapel, hair salon, therapy spa, library, electric BBQs and a private function room for family gatherings. The facility offers 96 general care rooms and 32 secure dementia care rooms, comfortably furnished with ample storage, quality fittings, built in ceiling hoists, free Wi-Fi and SMART TVs.

As a purpose built aged care facility, the latest technology has been included to ensure residents are well looked after. Our team of professional staff, chaplains and volunteers are dedicated to delivering the best possible care to residents, with 24 hour access to registered nurses.

About the role

As a Carer, you'll get to know your residents by supporting their choices, preferences and needs during your shifts. 

Duties may include:

• Assistance with a wide range of Person-Centered care in accordance with care plans
• Assistance with medication
• Simple wound dressing
• Assistance with activities under supervision
• Working with each resident to continue to do the things they love

Skills & experience

• Previous experience as a Care Service Employee (desirable)
• Transferrable skills in providing care and compassion to others
• Certificate III in Individual Support is desirable or a willingness to obtain
• Experience working with residents living with Dementia will be highly regarded

Culture

People enjoy working at BaptistCare because they love what they do and the communities we help.  With us you can deliver life-transforming care, create a career you’ll love, and join a team who make a difference.  Our 4000 staff are our most important resource, and we take you and your career seriously.  We want to provide you with a working environment and culture that supports you in your career journey and growth.

Benefits

• Salary packaging- increasing your take home pay
• Meal and entertainment card
  
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Access to Medibank Discounts
• Access to in-house and online training programs
• Supportive, positive team environment
• Access to family friendly benefits like our EAP and Flourish programs

Successful applications will be subject to a variety of background checks including NDIS