Overview
Home Care Worker prospect in Swansea (Swansea 2281 area), Lake Macquarie region. We are looking for a qualified person with 3 months or more experience in a similar role to join the Silverchain team.
Be part of a not-for-profit organisation focused on delivering Best Care — safe, personal, connected and effective care in the home.
Responsibilities
- Provide home help services to aged care clients, including general housekeeping, bed making, cleaning, mopping and vacuuming, laundry, meal preparation and grocery shopping.
- Provide personal care services such as getting clients out of bed, showering and dressing, assisting mobility and therapy goals, and supporting clients with high care needs (e.g., dementia).
- Provide social and emotional support and transport clients to lifestyle activities or appointments.
- Support the family carer by giving them a break when needed.
What We’re Looking For
- Enjoy variety in daily tasks and build positive relationships with clients and their families.
- Care about helping aged community members live independently at home for longer.
- Able to work independently, problem-solve, and know when to seek help from a manager.
Requirements
- Open Australian Driver’s Licence and your own insured, roadworthy vehicle.
- Experience of 3 months or more in a similar role.
What’s On Offer
- Work close to home with local opportunities in Swansea area.
- Guaranteed or flexible hours and shifts.
- Award rate $32.74 - $40.93 per hour plus super and paid kilometres.
- Employee benefits program and salary packaging up to $18,550 tax-free each year.
- Accelerated learning programs to gain professional qualifications (Cert 3).
- Paid CPR and First Aid courses.
About the Application Process
To submit your application, click “Apply”. A short online assessment from Vervoe may be sent after you apply to illustrate a day in the life of a Home Care Worker. Prior to commencement, preferred candidates must complete a National Police check, Work Rights check and confirm their COVID-19 vaccination status (not mandatory but highly recommended).
We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians and people of all ages, genders, abilities, and cultural backgrounds.
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📌 Home Care Worker Opportunity in Lake Macquarie!
🏢 Silverchain Group
📍 Lake Macquarie City Council