Overview
Belmont, NSW 2280 area. Silverchain is seeking a Care Worker/Home Care Worker with 3 months or more of experience in a similar role to join our team to help older members of the community maintain their independence and wellbeing.
What’s On Offer
- Guaranteed hours and shifts
- Award rate $32.74 per hour + Super + paid KM's
- Employee benefits program + 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
Responsibilities
- Provide home care services such as general housekeeping, making beds, cleaning, mopping and vacuuming floors, washing, folding and ironing laundry, meal preparation and grocery shopping
- Provide personal care including getting clients out of bed, showering and dressing
- Assist with mobility and therapy goals and provide support for clients with high care needs (e.g., dementia)
- Offer social and emotional support and transport clients to activities or appointments
- Help family carers with breaks and respite where needed
What We’re Looking For
- Enjoy variety in day-to-day work and provide excellent service
- Ability to build positive relationships with clients and families
- Resilience in challenging situations and ability to stay professional with delays or difficult days
- Ability to work independently and know when to seek help from a manager
- A valid Australian Driver’s Licence and your own insured, roadworthy vehicle
- 3 months or more of experience in a similar care role
Requirements
- National Police check prior to commencement
- Work rights check and confirmation of COVID-19 vaccination status (vaccination highly recommended)
About Silverchain
Silverchain is a not-for-profit organisation re-investing funds into research and innovative care models. We are a nationally accredited provider in health and aged care at home, delivering secure, personal and connected care. We invest in training and education to help you grow your career.
How to Apply
To submit your application, click “Apply”. You will be sent a link to a short online assessment to understand a day in the life of a Home Care Worker or Care Worker. Prior to start, preferred candidates must complete a National Police check, Work Rights check, and confirm their COVID-19 vaccination status (strongly recommended but not mandatory).
We recognise the value of a diverse workforce and encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people of all ages, genders, abilities, cultures and linguistic backgrounds.
Silverchain Group has provided care to Australians for over 130 years. We strive to help clients live independently and safely at home while remaining part of their community.
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