$32.74 p/h + super + salary packaging + km allow.
Silverchain is the leading provider of complete in home care services in Australia, supporting 115,000 people of all ages each year, across a range of services in their homes including hospital in the home, palliative care, aged care (Home Care Packages and Commonwealth Home Support Programme), allied health, social support, and virtual care monitoring.
We believe that everyone deserves the right to choose where they receive their care, and that home care helps keep our clients connected to their community.
The Organisation
Silverchain is the leading provider of complete in home care services in Australia, supporting 115,000 people of all ages each year, across a range of services in their homes including hospital in the home, palliative care, aged care (Home Care Packages and Commonwealth Home Support Programme), allied health, social support, and virtual care monitoring.
We believe that everyone deserves the right to choose where they receive their care, and that home care helps keep our clients connected to their community.
The Opportunity
We are currently looking for an experienced and passionate Care Aide to join our Aged Care Team in Carnarvon. This is a permanent part-time role, offering a contract of 27 hours per fortnight with a regular, ongoing roster as follows:Tuesday: 9:00am - 1:00pm, Wednesday: 9:00am - 3:00pm and Thursday: 9:00am - 1:00pm.
Our Care Aides deliver exceptional care and support to our clients, enhancing and encouraging participation in their own care to maintain their independence, where possible. Responsibilities include a range of personal care tasks incl. showering, grooming, toileting etc. and other support such as medication assistance, meal preparation, domestic assistance/general housekeeping tasks and social support in the community. Care Aides will follow a predetermined schedule, travelling from home to home, therefore having unrestricted access to a vehicle and the ability to follow a digital schedule and care plan autonomously, via a mobile app, will be essential.
Servicing the following suburbs: Babbage Island, Brockman, Brown Range, Carnarvon, East Carnarvon, Greys Plain, Inggarda, Kingsford, Massey Bay, Morgantown, North Plantations, South Carnarvon, South Plantations
About You
* 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, 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.
Employee Benefits
* $36.08 per hour + super
* Travel allowance of $1.03 per k/m
* Retention Bonus, Relocation Assistance & Rental Assist
* 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 you refer, who commences work with Silverchain.
How to Apply
To submit your application, and to view a copy of the Position Description, click 'Apply'. If you would like to discuss this opportunity further with our Recruitment Team, please contact Anne Smith via email: [emailprotected]
Please note suitable applications may be added to Silverchain's Talent Pool, for consideration of current and/or future vacancies. Please note that inclusion in the Talent Pool does not guarantee a job offer.
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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Non-Profit Organisations 5,001-10,000 employees
Silverchain is one of Australia's leading home care specialists, providing health and aged care services to 140,000 clients a year.
Trusted by Australians to deliver care that is differentiated by quality and safety for 130 years, we provide home care services in all states of Australia, and the ACT.
We employ nurses, doctors, allied health clinicians, care experts, and a dedicated research and innovation division and are proud members of the Diversity Council of Australia. We recognise the positive contribution that a diverse workforce makes to our organisation, where employees can be authentic, respected, and celebrated.
Our ambition is to create a better home care system for everyone.
Silverchain is one of Australia's leading home care specialists, providing health and aged care services to 140,000 clients a year.
Trusted by Australians to deliver care that is differentiated by quality and safety for 130 years, we provide home care services in all states of Australia, and the ACT.
We employ nurses, doctors, allied health clinicians, care experts, and a dedicated research and innovation division and are proud members of the Diversity Council of Australia. We recognise the positive contribution that a diverse workforce makes to our organisation, where employees can be authentic, respected, and celebrated.
Our ambition is to create a better home care system for everyone.
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