Overview
We are seeking a Home Care Worker to join the Silverchain team in the Port Macquarie NSW 2444 area. The role involves helping older community members maintain their home and wellbeing and support independence at home.
What’s On Offer
- Award rate $40.93 per hour + Super + Paid KM's
- Casual roles with a view to permanent part-time positions
- Employee benefits program + salary packaging up to $18,550 tax free each year
- Accelerated learning programs to gain qualified qualifications (Cert 3)
- Paid CPR and First Aid courses
Role and Responsibilities
- Provide home help services to aged care clients, including general housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, meal preparation and grocery shopping
- Offer social support and transport to lifestyle activities
- Assist the family carer to have a break or have time to do other things
What We’re Looking For
- Enjoy variety in daily tasks and build positive relationships with clients and their families
- Care about helping aged community members live independently at home for longer
- Work independently, solve day-to-day problems, and know when to seek manager guidance
Requirements
- A valid Australian Driver\'s Licence and an insured, roadworthy vehicle
- An interest in community care or aged care (experience preferred but not essential)
Additional Information
- National Police check, Work Rights check and COVID-19 vaccination status verification prior to commencement (COVID-19 vaccination not mandatory but highly recommended)
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion; applications encouraged from Indigenous Australians and people of diverse backgrounds
- We do not accept applications via email
About Silverchain
Silverchain is a nationally accredited provider in health and aged care at home, with over 130 years of trusted care. We reinvest funds into innovative models of care and offer opportunities for training and career growth.
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