Care Aide - Pingelly and surrounds - WA
We are recruiting experienced Care Aides for casual roles primarily required Monday – Friday between 8:00am and 3:00pm. Applicants must live in Aldersyde, Beverley, Brookton, East Pingelly, Hastings, Jelcobine, Pingelly, Popanyinning, Wardering, West Pingelly or West Popanyinning.
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, so 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 (casual rates inclusive of 25% loading + super)
* Travel allowance of $1.03 per km
* 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, aquaria, science centres, adventure parks and more
* Several recognition and education support programs available
* Referral Scheme – receive a $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' Licence 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, travelling 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 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.
We are committed to a diverse workforce and encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people of all ages, gender, abilities, culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds.
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