Home Care Worker - Gold Coast South - Experienced
We are hiring a Home Care Worker with at least 3 months of experience to join the Silverchain team in the Cessnock area. This role provides home help and personal care for older clients to maintain their independence and wellbeing.
Responsibilities
- General housekeeping and making beds
- Cleaning, mopping and vacuuming floors
- Washing, folding and ironing laundry
- Meal preparation and grocery shopping
- Getting clients out of bed, showered and dressed for the day
- Assisting clients to take their medications
- Assisting with mobility and therapy goals
- Providing complex care for clients with high care needs (e.g., dementia)
- Providing social and emotional support
- Providing transport to lifestyle activities or appointments
- Supporting the family carer to take a break
What’s On Offer
- Guaranteed hours and shifts in the Cessnock area
- Award rate $32.74 per hour + Super + paid kilometres
- Employee benefits 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 and are passionate about providing excellent service
- Can build positive relationships with clients and their families
- Remain composed when facing challenges or delays and reset for the next client
- Able to work independently and know when to seek help from a manager
- Experience in a similar professional role (3+ months), including personal care, manual handling and medications
- A valid Australian Driver’s Licence and access to a registered, insured vehicle
Requirements
- National Police check before commencement
- Work Rights check
- COVID-19 vaccination status (not mandatory but highly recommended)
The Role
In this role you will provide aged care clients with home help services and personal care, including mobility support and transportation to activities or appointments, as outlined above.
Why Choose Silverchain
- A collaborative team focused on delivering Best Care – secure, personal, connected and effective
- Not-for-profit organisation reinvesting funds into innovative care models
- Opportunities for career development through training and education
How To Apply
To submit your application, click “Apply”. We will send you a link to a short online assessment via Vervoe to illustrate what a day in the life of a Home Care Worker may look like.
For more information contact our recruitment team at Note: we do not accept applications via email.
Additional Information
Silverchain Group has been trusted by Australians to deliver quality and safe care for over 130 years. We are a nationally accredited provider in health and aged care at home and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.
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📌 Home Care Worker - Gold Coast South - Experienced
🏢 Silverchain Group
📍 City of Gold Coast