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Salary• Multiple Locations available Victoria wide
• Receive a FREE nationally recognised Certificate III in Individual Support
• Earn above Award wage - $30.48 per hour
About Us
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 Not for Profit, purpose driven organisation working across Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia. Focused on 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.
About the Role
Baptcare are seeking Expression of Interest from compassionate individuals who want to gain practical skills and experience as Personal Care Workers and develop a career in the Aged Care sector. Baptcare partners with reputable industry leading training organisations, delivering high-quality aged care education, to provide you a unique career opportunity to earn money while completing the nationally accredited Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33021).
As part of your traineeship, Baptcare supports you by providing a supportive team for you to gain practical experience under the expert guidance of our training partners.
This traineeship can be completed through our Victorian Residential Aged Care division at many of our sites across Victoria, including Warragul, Drouin, Westmeadows, Norlane, Camberwell, Morwell, Kew, Kerang, Frankston South, Macleod, Doncaster, Footscray, Werribee, and Lalor.
What’s in it for you?
- Government funding, so you complete the certificate at no cost!
- A blend of on-the-job training, face to face classes and online study.
- Part-time work.
- Access to salary packaging benefits - up to $15,900 per year tax free PLUS up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits & novated leasing!
- Discounted Health Insurance.
- Free Counselling, Nutrition & Lifestyle Assistance, Coaching support for employees & their families through our Employee Assistance Program.
- Reward & Recognition Program.
- Technology Discounts through Dell & Microsoft.
- Purposeful, meaningful work that makes a real difference to the lives of older people in your community.
- Work with a supportive and dynamic team who will help elevate your care career!
- Career development opportunities.
Key Duties
You’ll assist our Residents live their best possible life, supporting them to live independently, with dignity and self-determination. You’ll assist them with everyday activities and;
- Commit to providing consumer centred care of the highest standards.
- Creating a welcoming, supportive & professional care experience.
- Maintain accurate documentation of consumer outcomes.
- Recognise changes in a consumer’s health status and report appropriately.
- Respond to changing needs of consumers.
- Assistance with Personal Care & domestic duties.
- Hoisting & manual handling assistance.
- Adhere to all the relevant workplace safety laws & regulations.
- Support consumers to continue to do the things they love & enjoy and deliver life-transforming care and support.
*Full position description available on request
About You
If you are a compassionate, positive person and a natural caregiver wanting to make a difference to people's lives, if you are seeking a career change, a recent school leaver looking to kickstart your career, Baptcare’s Personal Care Worker Traineeship could be right for you. No experience or qualifications required.
To be considered, you will need the following:
- Be kind, empathetic, caring in nature.
- Life experience as a Carer is desirable, but not essential.
- Have a ‘can-do’ attitude and commitment to learn.
- Have a desire to help older people in your community live their best lives.
- Be interested in pursuing a career in aged care.
- MUST be either an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident or New Zealand citizen.
- MUST NOT already hold a qualification in Individual Support/Aged Care or higher nursing qualification.
- MUST NOT already have completed a FREE Tafe course.
- MUST be over 18 years of age.
- Be willing to undergo a National Criminal History Check, Reference Check & Health Assessment.
- Be committed, reliable and able to complete the traineeship within 8 months.
- Have access to a computer & internet.
- Able to work part time and commence at 7am for the morning shift and 3pm for the afternoon shift.
*Other eligibility criteria may apply.
How to Apply
If you have a genuine passion for caring for the elderly and ensuring their wellbeing and daily lifestyle needs are met, we would love to hear from you!
Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application, specifying location of choice.
If you require support with the application process, please email ******@baptcare.org.au
Expressions of Interest must be received by April 30, 2024 via this ad only (shortlisted applicants will be contacted after this date). Please note Traineeships will commence in June 2024.
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.
