Care Aide – North Perth and surrounds – WA
We're recruiting experienced Care Aides for a permanent part‐time role, 65 hours per fortnight, needed Monday–Friday between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm. Applicants must live in North Perth, East Perth, Highgate, Leederville, West Perth, Mount Lawley, Kings Park and Northbridge.
Role Overview
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
* $36.85 per hour plus superannuation.
* Travel allowance of $1.03 per kilometre.
* Provided with a mobile phone for work purposes.
* 17.5% annual leave loading and options to cash out excess leave.
* 4‐6 weeks annual leave per year, with the ability to purchase up to 4 additional weeks per year.
* Paid parental leave provisions.
* Discounts from several retailers, health insurance & fitness providers (e.g., HBF, Medibank, NIB).
* Social club discounts – cheaper tickets to events & attractions such as 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 you refer who commences work with Silverchain.
What we're looking for
* Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support, HACC or Disability is highly desirable, although not essential.
* Those with a relevant certificate will require a minimum of 3 months of 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.
Responsibilities
* 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.
Why choose Silverchain
Everyone at Silverchain, from our care teams to leadership, plays a vital role in delivering Best Care – 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, ensuring the quality of care we provide meets the same standards as a hospital or residential aged care facility. As a not‐for‐profit organisation, we reinvest our funds into research and innovative care models to set industry benchmarks and support your career development with training and education programmes.
EEO Statement
At Silver Chain Group, we recognise the positive contribution of a diverse workforce 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.
How to apply
To submit your application, click 'Apply'. We do not accept applications via email. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be accepted. We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process and extend or withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date.
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