Overview
Home Care Worker opportunity in Swansea (Swansea 2281 area), Lake Macquarie region. We are looking for a qualified person with 3 months or more experience in a similar role to join the Silverchain team.
Be part of a not-for-profit organisation focused on delivering Best Care — safe, personal, connected and effective care in the home.
Responsibilities
Provide home help services to aged care clients, including general housekeeping, bed making, cleaning, mopping and vacuuming, laundry, meal preparation and grocery shopping.
Provide personal care services such as getting clients out of bed, showering and dressing, assisting mobility and therapy goals, and supporting clients with high care needs (e.g., dementia).
Provide social and emotional support and transport clients to lifestyle activities or appointments.
Support the family carer by giving them a break when needed.
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.
Able to work independently, problem-solve, and know when to seek help from a manager.
Requirements
Open Australian Driver's Licence and your own insured, roadworthy vehicle.
Experience of 3 months or more in a similar role.
What's On Offer
Work close to home with local opportunities in Swansea area.
Guaranteed or flexible schedule and shifts.
Award rate $32.74 - $40.93 per hour plus super and paid kilometres.
Employee benefits program and salary packaging up to $18,550 tax-free each year.
Accelerated learning programs to gain professional qualifications (Cert 3).
Paid CPR and First Aid courses.
About the Application Process
To submit your application, click "Apply". A short online assessment from Vervoe may be sent after you apply to illustrate a day in the life of a Home Care Worker. Prior to commencement, preferred candidates must complete a National Police check, Work Rights check and confirm their COVID-19 vaccination status (not mandatory but highly recommended).
We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians and people of all ages, genders, abilities, and cultural backgrounds.
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📌 Home Care Worker Opportunity In Lake Macquarie!
🏢 Silverchain Group
📍 New South Wales