Extended Care Assistant

at  Baptcare

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Baptcare is a purpose driven and faith-based organisation working across Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia, providing residential and community care for older people and support to children, families, and people with disability, financially disadvantaged people and people seeking asylum.
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 ​. ​

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Certificate III in Aged Care
Minimum of 12 months working experience in an Aged Care facility
Be customer focused with a passion for working in Aged Care
Have excellent attention to detail, be honest and reliable, and possess a positive and flexible attitude
A proven ability to maintain confidentiality and work collaboratively in a team
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!
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.

THE ROLE:

Karingal Community, a Baptcare Residential Aged Care facility in Devonport, Tasmania is actively welcoming new residents and is offering Part-Time opportunities for Personal Care Assistants . We are looking for dependable candidates who can work flexible hours including weekdays and weekends

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Listen to consumers and understand what is important to them and support them to achieve their goals
Following the care plan, work to a planned schedule under the direction of a registered nurse.
Record consumer outcomes into the appropriate Baptcare records
Participate in the continuous improvement cycle at the home
Build relationships with families and other agencies/stakeholders with the goal of improving life for consumers in care
Report workplace risks to management
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