Aged Care Worker (Residential)

• Located in Albany - WA's Great Southern Region
• Casual position with potential to transition to Part Time 
• Salary Packaging (claim up to $18,550 tax free salary) to all eligible employees
• Hourly rate range between $35.00 - $40.00, depending on qualifications and experience

Why join us?

• A variety of hours and shifts to suit you
• We offer Certificate III qualification pathways & access to traineeships
• First class training and development opportunities
• Values based organisation
• Access to our Wellness Program
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts on health insurance through HBF or Medibank
• Discounts on banking products through Bankwest
• Discounts at JB HI-FI & The Good Guys
• Accommodation discounts at Seashells Hospitality Group

About your new role:

These casual positions, based in Albany - WA's Great Southern Region at our Bethel facility with 85 residents, where you will be working closely with the multidisciplinary team and other stakeholders within the facility. This position is responsible for the provision of person-centered, individual care to residents. Working as part of our dedicated team means you will have the unique opportunity to contribute to our residents pursuing their unique personal goals and passions, enabling them to live full and meaningful lives. 

A day in the life of a Residential Care Worker https://www.baptistcare.com.au/careers/blog/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-residential-care-partner/

Duties:

• Promote the physical and emotional wellbeing of residents
• Ensure person-centred support and support plans are at the forefront of everything you do
• Partnering with residents to be involved in the meaningful activities of their life
• Coordinate with other staff to achieve outcomes and liaise directly with nursing staff regarding any specific health concerns
• Support with everyday activities such as;
  • Eating
  • Personal hygiene tasks (such as bathing, dressing, personal care)
  • Mobility
  • Household tasks
  • Leisure activities

Skills and Experience:

• You must be living in the Albany region - no international applicants will be considered
• Ability to engage residents though a person-centered approach to care and support
• Works well and contributes effectively within a team environment.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Hold a Certificate III/working towards attaining one (desirable) or willingness to obtain one 
• Willingness to obtain or provide proof of up-to-date 2023 Influenza & three COVID-19 Vaccinations
• Willingness to undergo a pre-employment medical
• Ability to pass a National Police Check

About Us:

Baptistcare is one of WA’s largest providers of residential Aged Care, retirement living and home care services, providing the highest level of quality care and support across both metro and regional locations. We focus on empowering our customers to maintain homely comforts and community connection by providing care with compassion, integrity, and dignity.

Our focus is not limited to our customers, but also your wellbeing and career growth. We aim to support you to achieve a fulfilling career with first class training and development opportunities.

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. The more diversity we have, the more unique perspectives and creative ideas we share. Therefore, we embrace people of different age, religion, sexual orientation or identity, physical or mental ability and ethnicity. 

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.  Click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts.

For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, contact Josh - Talent Acquisition Partner via email at ******@baptistcare.org.au with the subject heading “Care Partner - Albany”.  Please note that we do not accept applications to this email address, they must be submitted online.

After this date applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice. Current closing date is 19th of March 2024.