Do you enjoy helping people and making a genuine difference in their day-to-day lives?

We’re looking for Personal Care Workers to join our BaptistCare in Home team in East Devonport and surrounding areas in Tasmania , with the flexibility to work hours that suit your lifestyle.

Are you looking for meaningful work where you can build trusted relationships with older people and support them to remain living independently in their own homes?

If you’re caring, reliable and enjoy connecting with people, we’d love to hear from you.

Why join us?

$36.22 per hour + superannuation, plus paid travel time and mileage between clients

Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,500, which may increase your take-home pay

Flexible hours to help you balance work with family, other commitments, or your lifestyle

A supportive team who understands the importance of working in regional and rural communities

Comprehensive training and orientation, including buddy shifts

Opportunities for ongoing learning, development, and career pathways

Employee wellbeing, rewards and recognition programs, retail discounts and more

The opportunity to do work that is genuinely valued by the people and families you support

About the role

Working across home visits in East Devenport and Surroundings areas in Tasmania , you'll provide hands-on personal care and practical support that helps clients maintain dignity, independence, and connection. Your key responsibilities will include:

Delivering personal care including showering, grooming, and mobility assistance

Supporting clients with domestic tasks such as meal preparation and light household duties

Monitoring and reporting changes in client health or wellbeing to the care coordination team

Building genuine, trusting relationships with clients and their families

We’ll support you every step of the way

Starting a new role can be daunting, especially when you’re working independently in clients’ homes. That’s why we make sure you’re well supported.

You’ll receive:
A comprehensive orientation program, including buddy shifts

Direct access to a dedicated supervisor when you need advice or support

Ongoing training through our dedicated Learning & Development team

Opportunities to develop your skills and explore career pathways within BaptistCare

A friendly and supportive team that values the work you do

What you’ll bring

Most importantly, you’ll be someone who genuinely cares about people.

You’ll bring:
Current unrestricted Australian Driver Licence with minimum Third-Party Property Damage Insurance to transport clients

Completed Certificate III in aged care or Individual support or above.

Current valid Level II First Aid Certificate

You will be a proficient user of smartphone technology, apps and email

A warm, respectful, and caring approach

Patience, resilience, and the ability to work independently

Good communication skills and a willingness to build genuine relationships with client

About BaptistCare

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.

We know that life's challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.

That's what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.

BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.

BaptistCare 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.

How to Apply:
Hit 'Apply' now — applications are reviewed as they are received, so don't wait.

Questions about the role? Contact myself Mona Salem at mona.salem@baptistcare.org.au .

Please note: applications must be submitted through our online system. We are unable to accept applications via email. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies refrain from making contact or submitting candidates for this position. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.