Home Care Worker Opportunities in Blacktown!
- Part time
When was the last time you made a difference in someone's life? It takes a special person to be a Care Worker and help the older members of our community to maintain their independence and wellbeing. We are looking for a Cert III qualified person with at least 6 months experience in a similar role, to join the Silverchain team in the Blacktown area.
What’s on offer
Work close to home – Home Care Workers needed now in the Blacktown area. Award rate $42.28 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. Paid CPR and First Aid courses.
What we’re looking for
We are looking for people who enjoy having variety in their day, can build positive relationships with clients and their families, and care about assisting our aged community members to live independently at home for longer. They should also be comfortable working independently and finding solutions to everyday problems, knowing when to ask their manager for help.
In addition, you will need a valid Australian Driver's Licence and your own insured, roadworthy vehicle, Certificate III or above in Aged Care or Individual Support or Disability, and experience of 6 months or more in a similar role that includes personal care, manual handling, hoist training, and assisting with medications.
The role
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, providing social support and transport to lifestyle activities, and 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.
As a not for profit organisation, we re-invest our funds into research and developing innovative models of care to set the industry benchmark for the provision of the best care in the home. We'll also provide you with opportunities to help you develop and grow in your career, with training and education programs to help you achieve your goals.
How to apply
When you apply, we will send you a link to a short online assessment from Vervoe so you can see what a day in the life of our Home Care Worker or Care Worker will be like. Prior to commencement, every preferred candidate must complete a National Police check, Work Rights check, and confirm their COVID-19 vaccination status (although not mandatory, it is highly recommended).
At Silverchain 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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