- Casual position with flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
- Conveniently located in Gwelup with free onsite parking
- Be part of a respectful, collaborative, and welcoming team culture
About the role:
BaptistCare David Buttfield Canter, is a 105-bed aged care facility that provides high-quality, person-centred care in a warm and homely environment. The housekeeper plays a key role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming space for residents, supporting both their physical comfort and emotional wellbeing.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, this role involves performing a variety of cleaning and laundry duties, assisting with the movement of furniture and bins, and helping to keep household areas tidy and organised. A key focus is partnering with residents to take part in daily household tasks, promoting their independence, choice, and sense of purpose.
Shift Pattern:
- Typical shift times are between 6:00 am – 12:00 pm or 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
- As this is a casual position, shifts are not fixed and may vary
- Weekend availability is required, with shifts rostered across Monday to Sunday
Why Join Us?
BaptistCare values its employees and provides a supportive and inclusive work environment. The role offers competitive pay rates between $25.51 and $26.60 depending on experience, along with benefits such as tax-free salary packaging, discounted gym memberships, and novated car leasing options. Employees are also supported with flexible work arrangements and additional leave options to help maintain a healthy work-life balance. BaptistCare places a strong focus on wellbeing by providing free counselling, spiritual support, and nutrition advice. There are also excellent opportunities for career growth through study assistance of up to $3,000 per year and access to ongoing learning and development programs, including LinkedIn Learning.
About You
You are able to manage a busy and physically demanding workload while remaining flexible and responsive to changing priorities. You have strong attention to detail, excellent time management skills, and the ability to follow instructions accurately.
You approach your work with a person-centred mindset, engaging meaningfully with residents and demonstrating genuine empathy, respect, and understanding toward older people. You work well within a team and are committed to delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service.
You will also have:
- Previous experience in cleaning and handling chemicals
- Previous experience working with food
- Experience in a similar or similar support role (highly desirable)
- Ability to manage demanding workloads and adapt to changing priorities
- Strong comprehension skills, attention to detail, and time management
- A personable approach with empathy and enjoyment in working with older people
- Ability to engage residents through a person-centred approach
- Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health principles
- Strong teamwork skills and a commitment to quality service delivery
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 Baptcare (VIC, TAS, SA) 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.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. The closing date is subject to change without notice.
Successful candidates will be subject to a variety of background checks including a national criminal history check, reference checks and, if applicable, WWCC, NDIS worker screening check and a pre-employment medical.
BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.
Recruitment Agencies Please note: This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you
