Home Care Worker
Silverchain Group – Caboolture, Queensland, Australia
Opportunity
It takes a special person to be a Care Worker and help older members of our community maintain their independence and well‐being. We are looking for a person with at least 3 months experience in a similar professional role to join the Silverchain team in the Caboolture area.
Job Description
As a Home Care Worker you will provide aged care clients with home help services such as general housekeeping, pest cleaning, laundry, meal preparation and grocery shopping, as well as personal care services including assistance with dressing, bathing, medication, mobility, therapy goals, dementia care, social and emotional support, transport to activities and support for family carers.
What's On Offer
* Guaranteed hours and shifts in Caboolture
* Award rate $32.86 per hour + super + paid kilometres
* Employee benefits program and salary packaging up to $18,550 tax free each year
* Accelerated learning program to gain your professional qualifications (Cert 3)
* Paid CPR and First Aid courses
What We're Looking For
* Enjoy having variety in your day
* Passionate about providing an excellent service
* Can build positive relationships with clients and families
* Can handle stressful situations without taking them personally
* Comfortable working independently and seeking help when needed
In Addition, You Will Need
* A valid Australian driver's licence and your own insured, roadworthy vehicle
* Experience of 3 months or more in a similar professional role, with personal care, manual handling, hoist training and medication experience
Why Choose Silverchain
* Team‐based culture where every member contributes to delivering best care
* Safe, personal, connected, effective care delivered to the same standards as hospitals or residential aged care
* Not‐for‐profit organisation reinvesting funds into research and innovative models of care
* Opportunities for career development with training and education programs
How To Apply
To submit your application, click "Apply". You will receive a link to a short online assessment so you can see what a day in the life of a Home Care Worker looks like. Prior to commencement, every preferred candidate must complete a National Police check, work‐rights check and confirm COVID‐19 vaccination status (highly recommended).
At Silverchain Group, we recognise the positive contribution that a diverse workforce makes to our organisation where individuals can be authentic, respected and celebrated. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people of all ages, genders, abilities, culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds.
For more information contact our recruitment team at talent.khs@silverchain.org.au. Kindly note that we do not accept applications via email.
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