Carer | PPT | Alstonville

About the role

Reporting to the Residential Manager, Maranoa Centre is seeking experienced Carers to join their team on a Permanent part time or casual basis. If you’re reliable, motivated and passionate about caring for older people, we would love to hear from you.

This position is seeking someone interested in Night shifts.

About BaptistCare Maranoa Centre

Located in the picturesque township of Alstonville, Maranoa Centre sits on truly magnificent grounds. Our lush rainforest patch has over 30 species of established rainforest trees, including a Moreton Bay Fig tree where many people love to rest and read.

Maranoa Centre provides 90 beds for residents across all levels of care, including dementia care and respite care services.

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.

Duties may include:

• Assistance with a wide range of Person Centred Care in accordance with Care Plan
• 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
• Able to work every weekend or every second weekend
• Transferrable skills in providing care and compassion to others
• Certificate III in Individual Support 
• We encourage Nursing and Allied Health students to apply

Benefits

• Salary packaging- increasing your take home pay
• Meal and entertainment card
• Access to in-house and online training programs
• Supportive, positive team environment
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to family friendly benefits like our EAP and Flourish programs which includes access to the Fitness Passport
• Access to discounts for Medibank Private Health Insurance

Our 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.

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.

Successful applications will be subject to a variety of background checks including police background check via our online police check system.