31 Jul
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Baptistcare
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New South Wales
31 Jul
Baptistcare
New South Wales
Care Worker - At Home Services Transitional Aged Care Program (Transpac)
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.
About the Role
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 recoveryProvide in‐home care to help clients maintain independenceDomestic assistance with cleaning, tidying and laundrySupport personal care needs such as showering, hygiene, dressing, and continenceProvide medication assistance as requiredPrepare meals and help with food‐related tasksTransport clients to appointments or activitiesBuild genuine, supportive relationships with clients
How We Support You
To support you from your very first day, we provide:A comprehensive orientation program including buddy shifts 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 $*****/hr (qualified) plus superannuation per hour + paid travel time and mileage between clients
What You'll Bring
Essential competencies include: 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 obtainCurrent First Aid/CPR Certificate or be willing to obtainWillingness to travel within the Central Coast to client's homesStrong communication, patience and compassionProficiency with smartphone technology, apps and email.
This specific position requires you to have had the following vaccinations and/or specific evidence will need to be provided:Adult Diptheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (whooping cough) - adult dose of pertussis containing vaccine (dTpa) in the previous 10 yearsHepatitis B - age-appropriate course of Hepatitis B vaccine and Anti HB's serology, or evidence of past infectionMeasles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) - 2 doses MMR vaccine at least 1 month apart OR positive serology for measles, mumps and rubella OR birth date before ****Varicella (Chickenpox) - age-appropriate course of vaccination or positive serologyTuberculosis - evidence options *TB screening (TST or IGRA) is required in specific instances, such as if the person was born in a country with high incidence of TB
About Us
BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years.
We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.
We know that life's challenges can make our world feel smaller.
With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.
That's what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care.
Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.
BaptistCare - Inspired by Jesus to champion care for allThe Employee Benefits are endless when you join BaptistCare!
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 to name a few.
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.
📌 Care Worker - Transpac (New South Wales)
🏢 Baptistcare
📍 New South Wales