Home Care Worker

About us
We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together with BaptistCare (NSW, ACT, WA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be - with people right at the centre.
At Baptcare, our values are deeply rooted in the principles of Wellbeing, Ethics, Co-creating, Accountability, Respect, and Effectiveness. These values guide us in all aspects of our operations and interactions, shaping our corporate culture and driving our success.
**About the role**:
**Key Duties and Responsibilities**:
Provide In-Home Support tasks for Baptcare consumers that will include but are not limited to; General housekeeping, Cleaning of bathroom area and Shopping without consumers present
Deliver appropriate In-Home Support according to the individual and personalised plan.
Communicate any client concerns or feedback to the care team to ensure quality service.
Maintain client privacy and dignity, and encourage the same among team members and contractors
Maintain competency by completing all mandatory and continuing in-service education sessions, both online and face to face.
**Essential Qualifications & Requirements**:
Based in Devonport or the Surrounding Areas.
Current valid Level II First Aid Certificate.
Currently an Enrolled Student in Certificate III Individual Support or Aged Care.
Current Australian Driver’s license and access to a registered vehicle with insurance.
Previous experience as a Home Care Worker is advantageous.
What’s in it for You?
Baptcare is focused on living our values, not just talking about them. You’ll find the culture at Baptcare is one of genuine respect, support, and positive intention. We work hard to achieve results through change, continuous improvement, and ongoing focus on providing the best service delivery to our stakeholders.
Competitive salary with salary packaging and novated leasing (up to $18,550 p.a.)
Ongoing, professional development team building, and wellbeing support
Paid travel allowance between client appointments
**How to apply**:
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check.
A medical assessment will be conducted to see if you are physically capable of the role.
Baptcare is a child safe organisation that 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. In accordance with Baptcare’s code of conduct, all Baptcare employees are committed to keeping children safe within the organisation and act in their best interests at all times.
At Baptcare, we value diversity in all forms and aim to co-create inclusive experiences and communities with our employees, volunteers, the people we work alongside and our partners. We are committed to diversity and inclusion across all we do and to building communities and workplaces where everyone belongs.
Baptcare (VIC, TAS) is proud to be working towards uniting with BaptistCare (NSW, ACT, WA) and Baptist Care SA, to create a newly merged national care organisation committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together, we are building on a shared history of care and compassion, expanding our reach, and strengthening our mission to help people live well with dignity and purpose.