Personal 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.
**About the role**:
**Key Duties and Responsibilities**:
Assist clients at home with personal care tasks like showering, grooming, toileting, meal preparation, and household chores.
Support clients to stay independent by helping them go out for shopping, appointments, and community activities.
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.
Report consumer risks to management, including inappropriate behaviours or actions not aligned to our values.
Attend regular scheduled training to maintain your level of skill.
**Essential Qualifications & Requirements**:
Based in Castlemaine, Maldon or nearby suburbs.
Completed Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support or above.
Current valid Level II First Aid Certificate.
Experience working within the Aged Care Sector or with Elderly people is advantageous.
Current Australian Driver’s license and access to a registered vehicle with insurance.
What’s 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 shortlisted 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.