Home Care Worker Opportunities – Port Macquarie
What’s on Offer
- Guaranteed hours and shifts.
- Award rate $34.59 per hour + Super + paid kilometers.
- Employee perks program + salary packaging up to $18,550 tax‑free each year.
- Paid CPR and First Aid courses.
What We’re Looking For
- Enjoy having variety in their day.
- Passionate about providing an excellent service.
- Can build positive relationships with clients and their families.
- Don’t sweat the small stuff – remain calm when a client has a bad day or traffic delays.
- Comfortable working independently and finding solutions to everyday problems, knowing when to ask the manager for help.
In Addition, You’ll Need
- A valid Australian driver’s licence and your own insured, roadworthy vehicle.
- Certificate III or above in Aged Care, Individual Support or Disability.
- Experience of at least 6 months in a similar role including personal care, manual handling, hoist training and medication assistance.
The Role
General Housekeeping & Daily Living Tasks
- Housekeeping, making beds.
- Cleaning, mopping and vacuuming floors.
- Washing, folding and ironing laundry.
- Meal preparation and grocery shopping.
Personal Care Services
- Assist clients with getting out of bed, showering and dressing.
- Assist with medication administration.
- Assist with mobility and therapy goals.
- Provide complex care for clients with high care needs, such as dementia.
- Provide social and emotional support.
- Provide transport to lifestyle activities or appointments.
- Help family carers by providing a break or support.
Why Choose Silverchain
Silverchain is accredited in national health and aged care standards. As a not‑for‑profit, we reinvest funds into research and innovative models of care. We offer career development and training programmes.
How to Apply
Click “Apply”. You will receive a short online assessment. Prior to commencement, all preferred candidates must complete a National Police Check, Work Rights check and confirm COVID‑19 vaccination status (recommended).
We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people of all ages, genders, abilities, culturally diverse and linguistically backgrounds.
Senior Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Other
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
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