Home Care Worker (2) - Lake Macquarie - Casual - Experienced
When was the last time you made a difference in someone's life?
Job Description
It takes a special person to be a Home Care Worker and help the older members of our community maintain their home and enhance their wellbeing. We are looking for just that person with 3 months or more experience in a similar role to join the Silverchain team in the Swansea 2281 area.
What’s On Offer
- Work close to home – Home Care Workers needed now in the Swansea 2281 area.
- Award rate $41.08 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 your qualified qualifications (Cert 3).
- Paid CPR and First Aid courses.
What We’re Looking For
- Enjoy having variety in their day.
- Can build positive relationships with clients and their families.
- Care about assisting our aged community members to live independently at home for longer.
- Are comfortable working independently and finding solutions to everyday problems, knowing when to ask your manager for help.
In Addition, You Will Need
- An open Australian Driver's Licence & your own insured, roadworthy vehicle.
- 3 months or more in a similar role.
Role Responsibilities
In the role of Home Care Worker, you will be providing our aged care clients with home help services such as:
- General housekeeping and making beds.
- Cleaning, mopping and vacuuming floors.
- Washing, folding and ironing laundry.
- Meal preparation and grocery shopping.
You will also be providing our aged care clients with personal care services such as:
- Getting clients out of bed, showered and dressed for the day.
- Assisting with mobility and therapy goals.
- Providing complex care for customers with high care needs, such as dementia.
- Providing social and emotional support.
- Providing the client with transport to lifestyle activities or appointments.
- Helping the family carer to have a break or an opportunity to do other things.
Why choose Silverchain
Everyone at Silverchain, from our care teams to leadership, plays a vital role in delivering Best Care. It’s a team effort. Best Care is care that is safe, personal, connected and effective. We are proudly one of the few Australian home care providers accredited in both national health and aged care standards, and as a not for profit organisation we reinvest our funds into research and developing innovative models of care. We also provide opportunities to develop and grow in your career with training and education programs.
How To Apply
To submit your application, click ‘Apply’. You will receive a link to a short online assessment from Vervoe to experience a day in the life of our Home Care Worker.
Prior to commencement, every preferred candidate must complete a National Police check, Work Rights check and confirm their COVID-19 vaccination status (highly recommended). We recognise the positive contribution of a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people of all ages, gender, abilities, culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds.
Silverchain Group has been trusted to deliver care that is differentiated by quality and safety for over 130 years. Join our chain of care today.
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