Personal Care Worker- In Home Care (Tasmania)

permanent part-time opportunity

Ulverstone, Waratah and surrounding suburbs

Attractive payrates with salary packaging benefits up to $18,500

Kms paid between clients (where applicable)

Minimum 2 hour engagement on shifts

Vacancy for staff required to travel from Ulverstone to Waratah

Preference of availability to be between 7 am to 5 pm on Monday to Friday

About Baptcare:
At Baptcare, we care. Our Mission and Vision are lived through our WE CARE Values: for our residents, customers, clients, partners and supporters; with the very young through to the very old, the vulnerable, with families through all of life’s stages and challenges.

Baptcare is a purpose driven and faith-based 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.

Our Values are Wellbeing, Ethics, Co-creating, Accountability, Respect and Effectiveness​ . ​

Opportunity

We are currently looking for motivated and passionate Personal Care Workers to join our direct care team in Ulverstone, Waratah and surrounding suburbs . This is a community based position and services will be completed in our clients homes.

As a Personal Care Worker, you will provide care and support that enhances our clients wellbeing and deliver high quality care, maintaining an optimal level of dignity, respect, comfort, and quality of life.

About You:
Minimum of Certificate 3 in Aged Care/Individual Support or Home and Community Care or Cert IV Disability, Bach/Dip of Nursing or completed first-year study towards it.

Current minimum Level 2 First Aid Certificate

Own roadworthy vehicle and valid Australian Drivers’ Licence (please note, International Drivers’ Licence is not accepted for this role)

Valid car insurance - comprehensive or minimum 3rd party

Your own smartphone (either Android or Apple)

Good verbal and written communication and basic computer skills required

At least two doses of the COVID-19 Vaccinations

Medication endorsed will be highly regarded

For you:
Work close to home – enjoy a work-life balance!

Work with a supportive and dynamic team who will help you elevate you care career!

Access to Salary Packaging Benefits, which can result in significant tax savings

Flexible Casual Hours OR the opportunity to discuss part-time hours with us

Online learning opportunities available where you get paid to learn!

Access to free counselling services for you and your family

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! If you have applied before, please apply again to register in our new recruitment system. Together, we HELP our community!

How to Apply:
Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.

Please visit our careers page for more information: https://careers.baptcare.org.au/home-care-careers

If you require support with the application process, please contact talent@baptcare.org.au

Baptcare is committed to building a respectful and inclusive workplace, appointing the best person for the role, and supporting diversity. We welcome applicants who may require adjustments.

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.