Care Aide – Geraldton and surrounds – WA
We're recruiting experienced Care Aides for a permanent part‐time role (45 hours per week), mainly needed Monday, Tuesday and Friday between 9am and 5pm.
Applicants must live in Beachlands, Beresford, Bluff Point, Cape Burney, Carnamah, Dongara, Geraldton, Glenfield, Greenough, Karloo, Mahomets Flats, Meru, Moresby, Mount Tarcoola, Port Denison, Rangeway, Rudds Gully, Sandsprings, South Greenough, Spalding, Strathalbyn, Sunset Beach, Tarcoola Beach, Utakarra, Waggrakine, Wandina, Webberton, West End, White Peak, Wicherina South, Wonthella, Woorree.
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, traveling between clients' homes, so a reliable vehicle and confidence using a mobile app to follow schedules and care plans are essential.
What's on offer
* $36.85 per hour + super.
* Travel allowance of $1.03 per k/m.
* Provided with a mobile phone for work purposes.
* 17.5% annual leave loading and excess leave cash out options.
* 4–6 weeks Annual Leave per year, with ability to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave per year.
* Paid parental leave provisions.
* Discounts from several retailers, health insurance & fitness providers etc. incl. HBF, Medibank and NIB.
* Social club discounts – cheaper tickets to events & attractions incl. 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 who commences work with Silverchain.
What we're looking for
* Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support, HACC, Disability is highly desirable, although not essential.
* Those with a relevant Certificate will require a minimum of 3 months relevant care worker experience. Those without a relevant Certificate will require a minimum of 6+ months relevant care worker experience (FTE).
* Experience working in a home care/community setting is highly desirable.
* A valid Drivers' License with unrestricted access to a registered vehicle which is appropriately insured and in good condition, is essential.
* Ability and willingness to work autonomously in the community, traveling from home to home, referring to a digital schedule and care plan, via a mobile app, will be 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 traveling 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.
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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