Care Service Employee - Carer
- Support residents with warmth, dignity and respect.
- Build meaningful connections and assist with daily living tasks.
- Contribute to a safe, supportive and person-centred environment.
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Care that protects dignity and honours each person’s story
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Build meaningful relationships that strengthen resident wellbeing
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Partner with your team to provide consistent, person‑centred support
Shifts Available
Permanent Part Time – AM Shifts (Mon–Sat)
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7:00am – 2:00pm
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7:00am – 3:00pm
Permanent Part Time – Night Duty (Mon–Fri)
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10:30pm – 7:00am
About the Role
As a Carer, you’ll support residents with warmth, dignity and respect, helping them live well every day. You’ll build meaningful connections, assist with daily living tasks, and contribute to a safe, supportive and person‑centred environment. At Shalom Centre, you’ll join a warm, collaborative team that puts residents at the heart of everything we do. We’re looking for Carers who bring compassion, professionalism and a genuine desire to support older people.
Your responsibilities include:
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Resident connection — Building genuine, trusting relationships and understanding individual needs
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Personal care — Showering, grooming, meals, mobility and daily living support
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Social engagement — Supporting activities that bring joy, purpose and connection
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Promoting independence — Encouraging choice while upholding dignity
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Care plan communication — Reporting changes or concerns to ensure accurate care plans
About the Team
At Shalom Centre, you’ll be part of a supportive, values‑driven team that works together to ensure residents feel safe, respected and genuinely cared for. Your contribution will be recognised and valued.
Why Join Us?
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Hourly rate $36.23 per hour plus 12% super
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Tax‑free salary packaging up to $18,550*
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Discounted gym memberships
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Novated car leasing
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Flexible work arrangements and additional leave options
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Health and wellbeing initiatives including free counselling, spiritual support and nutrition advice
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Study assistance up to $3000 per year
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Access to learning and development programs including LinkedIn Learning
About You
You bring compassion, patience and a genuine desire to support older people. You deliver care with dignity, respect and professionalism.
You will have:
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Cert III Individual Support or equivalent (or be actively working toward completion)
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Aged care experience in residential or similar settings
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Competence in personal care including showering, grooming, mobility and manual handling
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Commitment to person‑centred care and resident choice
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Strong communication skills and relationship‑building ability
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Ability to work independently and within a supportive team
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Reliability and flexibility to meet roster requirements
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Basic computer skills for documentation and care plans
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A positive, respectful and empathetic approach to residents, families and colleagues
About Us
BaptistCare is a leading purpose‑led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We enrich lives through communities of care, supporting more than 70,000 customers with the help of 12,000 employees and 2,000 volunteers.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Successful candidates will be subject to background checks including a national criminal history check, reference checks and, if applicable, WWCC, NDIS Worker Screening Check and a pre‑employment medical.
Recruitment Agencies: This position is managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. Unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.
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