Care Partner/Taker Job in Baptist Care, Australia

Job Description

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of older Australians? Do you enjoy helping people with everyday activities? Do you want to join a supportive and values-driven organization. If you answered yes to these questions, then we have an exciting opportunity to suit your own hours!

About the role

As a permanent part-time Care Partner supporting clients in Bunbury & Surrounding areas (Capel included), you will be part of our Baptist Care at Home team that provides quality complex care and support to our clients in their own homes. You may assist with a range of tasks pertaining to household cleaning and laundry, showering, continence support, grooming, dressing, food preparation, medication assistance, social support and transport to name a few. You will also develop genuine connections with your clients and help them live their best possible lives.

The position is Permanent Part-time, working 30 hours per fortnight.

Our preferred availability is weekdays Monday to Friday, with availability to work mornings and evenings. For example, one day you may be rostered to do morning services up to 08:00am to 12:00pm midday, another day late afternoon services from 12:00pm midday to 7:30pm. Some availability on weekends is highly regarded.

To support you in your role

• We offer a comprehensive orientation program including buddy shifts
• You’ll have direct access to a dedicated supervisor to support you
• You’ll be provided with a company mobile phone to access emails, rosters and client care plans
• Access to a dedicated learning and development team to support your ongoing professional development and career pathways.

What do we need from you

• You will have an unrestricted Australian Driver License and a reliable vehicle with minimum Third-Party Property Damage Car Insurance to transport clients.
• You will be a strong communicator with resilience and patience.
• You will be a proficient user of smartphone technology, apps and email.
• You must be living within or very close to our client services located primarily in the greater Bunbury area and Capel.

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.

The 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.