Personal Care Worker

Personal Care Worker - In Home Care
City of Brimbank
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
You are the heart and soul of our organisation, delivering our mission where you partner with members of our community to support their fullness of life. You have strong connections with our rostering teams and your supervisor, who are on hand to support you.
Key Duties
Our Personal Care Workers work in the community to support our elderly customers.
Assist in personal care
Domestic cleaning
Assisting in community access through transport, shopping, and social outings.
Providing companionship
Career pathways are a focus for those wanting to progress or shift into new areas and roles, such as a Case Management, Customer Service, Administration or Team Leaders.
About You
We are currently seeking Personal Care Workers with experience in Home & Community Care who are willing to travel to client homes to provide care, to join our friendly and professional team. Our clients are in the city of Brimbank and Surrounding Areas.
You will be friendly, caring, and resilient. A true professional who genuinely wants the best for your clients.
Minimum of Certificate 3 in Aged Care/Individual Support or Home and Community Care or Cert IV Disability, Bach/Dip of Nursing or completed first-year study towards it.
Current minimum Level 2 First Aid Certificate.
Willingness to obtain a Police Check through Baptcare.
Own roadworthy vehicle and valid Driver's Licence to drive in Australia.
Your own smartphone (either Android or Apple is fine).
Good verbal and written communication and basic computer skills (for rosters, eLearning, etc.).
Two doses of Covid-19 vaccine, and willingness to obtain annual booster.
Administration of medication training will be highly regarded.
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.
Work close to home.
Work with a supportive and dynamic team.
A competitive salary, plus access to the tax benefits of salary packaging and novated leasing.
Travel allowances.
Job variety - enjoy the drive and change of scene every day
Flexible hours.
Career and development opportunities.
Be part of an organisation and a team that is driven to make a difference to the lives of our vulnerable community members.
If you have a true passion for caring for the elderly and ensuring their wellbeing and daily lifestyle needs are met, we would love to hear from you
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.
Must have had or be willing to get a Flu vaccination and COVID vaccination
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.