01 Aug
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Baptistcare
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Central Coast Council
01 Aug
Baptistcare
Central Coast Council
Care Worker - At Home Services
Transitional Aged Care Program (Transpac)
About the Role
We are looking for passionate, enthusiastic, and motivated Care workers for this unique role! As a Permanent Part-time Care Worker supporting our Transitional Care clients on the Central Coast and surrounds, you will be an essential part of our BaptistCare At Home team.
Your role is vital as you provide short-term, specialised care and support to help our clients regain their functional independence at home, after a hospital stay. Your dedication and expertise in this area will make a significant difference in our clients' lives, helping them to recover and thrive in the comfort of their own homes.
Your day may include
- Work with the client’s care team to support their recovery
- Provide in‑home care to help clients maintain independence
- Domestic assistance with cleaning, tidying and laundry
- Support personal care needs such as showering, hygiene, dressing, and continence
- Provide medication assistance as required
- Prepare meals and help with food‑related tasks
- Transport clients to appointments or activities
- Build genuine, supportive relationships with clients
How We Support You
To support you from your very first day, we provide:
- Direct access to a dedicated supervisor to support you
- A mobile phone to access emails, rosters and client care plans
- Access to a dedicated learning and development team to support your ongoing career development and career pathways
- Earn $34.59/hr (qualified)
plus superannuation per hour + paid travel time and mileage between clients. Employees who claim Vehicle/Travel (per km) reimbursement will receive a temporary increase of 5 cents per kilometre for all reimbursable journeys until May 2026, pending review.
What You'll Bring
- Cert III in Individual Support or equivalent qualification
- Unrestricted Australian Driver Licence and a reliable vehicle with Third Party Property Damage Insurance
- Current Working with Children Check (WWCC) or be willing to obtain
- Current First Aid/CPR Certificate or be willing to obtain
- Willingness to travel within the Central Coast to client's homes
- Strong communication, patience and compassion
- Proficiency with smartphone technology, apps and email.
Vaccinations Required
- Adult Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (dTpa) – adult dose within the previous 10 years
- Hepatitis B – age‑appropriate course and serology evidence
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) – 2 doses at least 1 month apart or positive serology, or birth before 1966
- Varicella – age‑appropriate vaccination or positive serology
- Tuberculosis – screening (TST or IGRA) required for individuals born in high‑incidence countries
Employee Benefits
Enjoy access to salary packaging which may increase your take‑home pay, novated leasing, rewards and recognition, programs to support your wellbeing, employee referral program and retail discounts.
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📌 Care Worker - TRANSPAC (Central Coast Council)
🏢 Baptistcare
📍 Central Coast Council