▷ (16/10/2025) Carer - Care Companionship | Traralgon

Ready for a new career adventure? Join Bupa Aged Care and be at the heart of it in Bupa Traralgon. As Australia's largest regional aged care and dementia provider, we continue to be part of communities driven by vision, passion and hard work. We make life better for thousands. That includes yours. You make a difference to our residents and their families, and we want to make sure you’re absolutely supported to do just that.

Traralgon care home is a modern facility located in the East Latrobe Valley on the northeast side of Traralgon, a short drive from the centre of town. It consists of 120 beds, with various care units. Our primary goal is placing our focus on the health, lifestyle and well-being of our residents.

To know more about the home, follow this link Bupa Traralgon - Aged Care Homes | Bupa Aged Care

The heart of the role

At Bupa Aged Care, Carers have a voice and are empowered to contribute to improvements that better support residents to live longer, healthier and happier lives. We’re always looking for ways to improve, and you’ll be playing a pivotal role in the pursuit of best-quality outcomes for much loved and valued residents. You’ll enjoy the variety, autonomy and satisfying rewards that only a career with Bupa Aged Care can provide.

While working shifts as a Carer – Care Companionship, you will bring a “Person First” approach in care planning and assisting our new residents and their families with the process of settling into the home and transitioning into an aged care setting.

You will coordinate the admissions and respond to and assist with queries and concerns from the residents and their family members.

You will advise new residents of additional services that are on offer and ensure services are delivered.

You will complete meal service with the new residents as part of settling in by escorting them to the dining room and ensure they know how the meal service works.

We’re always looking for ways to improve, and you’ll be playing a pivotal role in the pursuit of best-quality outcomes for much loved and valued residents.

Multiples roles available with shift timings 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

The Benefits

- Free select health insurance products for you and your immediate family up to $5500*

- 5-x free telehealth GP appointments through Blua (our digital health platform) for you or your immediate family.

- VIVA Happier & Healthier - our employee wellbeing program - live healthier and happier – see more about Why we work at Bupa; We’ve got your back. We support our people to be the best version of themselves, physically and mentally, so they can be the best support for our customers. If our customers deserve outstanding healthcare, then so do you.

- Career development; You’ll have a real say in shaping the future direction of the business and your own career because we believe that when you grow, Bupa grows.

- Access to leading training and professional development - supported by our quality education team and expert clinicians with a commitment to clinical excellence

- Comprehensive induction and buddy program - we set you up for success from the outset and ease you into your new role with support

- Be recognised and rewarded - Bupa Love Reward & Recognition Program ensures that the gratitude of our residents and their families is passed on to staff who deserve it

What will you bring?

- Min Certificate 3 qualification in either; Ageing, Individual Support, Care or Disability

- A passion and energy for world class care

- Ability to work as part of a tight-knit team and delegate effectively

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- A strong understanding of Resident Rights, and Aged Care Accreditation Standards and their Outcomes

Be at the Heart of It

– your new team is ready to welcome you

Just so you know, everyone will be required to complete pre-employment checks as part of the application process.

At Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are continuing to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Bupa is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment.

We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants.

We are dedicated to removing barriers to participation.

If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or if you’d like to discuss how this role can be flexible for you, please let us know so we can support your participation on an equitable basis.

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