Support Worker - Kalgoorlie and surrounds - WA
We're recruiting an experienced Support Worker for a casual role, primarily required on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 8:30am and 4:30pm.
Applicants must live in Binduli, Boulder, Broadwood, Brown Hill, Coolgardie, Hannans, Kalgoorlie, Kambalda East, Kambalda West, Kanowna, Kurnalpi, Lakewood, Lamington, Mullingar, Parkeston, Piccadilly, Somerville, South Boulder, South Kalgoorlie, Victory Heights, West Kalgoorlie, West Lamington, or Williamstown.
The role involves delivering high‐quality personal care and support, including showering, grooming, toileting, medication assistance, meal preparation, domestic tasks and community‐based social support. Care aides work independently, travelling between clients' homes; a reliable vehicle and confidence using a mobile app to follow schedules and care plans are essential.
What's on offer
* $46.07 per hour (inclusive of 25% loading) + super.
* Travel allowance of $1.03 per k/m.
* Provided with a mobile phone for work purposes.
* Discounts from several retailers, health insurance & fitness providers including HBF, Medibank and NIB.
* Social club discounts – cheaper tickets to events & attractions including cinemas, theatre shows, Zoo, Aqwa, Scitech, Adventure World and more.
* Several recognition and education support programs available.
* Referral scheme – receive $250 e‐voucher for each friend or family member you refer who commences work with Silverchain.
* Professional development opportunities – training and education programs to help you achieve your goals.
What we're looking for
* Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support, HACC or Disability is highly desirable, although not essential.
* Those with a relevant certificate need a minimum of 3 months relevant care worker experience. Those without a relevant certificate require a minimum of 6+ months relevant care worker experience (FTE).
* Experience working in a home care/community setting is highly desirable.
* A valid driver's licence with unrestricted access to a registered vehicle that is appropriately insured and in good condition is essential.
* Ability and willingness to work autonomously in the community, travelling from home to home, referring to a digital schedule and care plan via a mobile app is essential.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal & written) skills are essential.
The role
* Deliver high‐quality care and support that promotes client independence.
* Provide personal care, including showering, grooming and toileting.
* Assist with medication as required.
* Prepare meals and support clients with nutrition needs.
* Provide domestic assistance and general housekeeping.
* Offer social support and community engagement.
* Follow a predetermined schedule while travelling between clients' homes.
* Use a mobile app to access and follow digital schedules and care plans independently.
* Maintain unrestricted access to a reliable vehicle for travel between visits.
Equal Opportunity
At Silver Chain Group, we recognise the positive contribution that a diverse workforce makes to our organisation where individuals can be authentic, are respected and celebrated. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people of all ages, gender, abilities, culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds.
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