Job Title: Home Care Worker
Swansea, New South Wales, Australia
We are looking for a Home Care Worker with 3 months or more experience in a similar role to support older members of the community to maintain their home and wellbeing.
Overview
Join the Silverchain team in the Swansea area. The role involves providing home help and personal care to aged care clients, helping them live independently at home for longer.
What’s On Offer
- Work close to home – Home Care Workers needed now in the Swansea area.
- Award rate $40.93 per hour + Super + paid kilometres + phone allowance.
- Casual roles with a view to permanent part-time positions.
- Employee benefits program + salary packaging up to $18,550 tax free each year.
- Accelerated learning programs to gain your professional qualifications (Cert 3).
- Paid CPR and First Aid courses.
What We’re Looking For
- Enjoy variety in daily work and build positive relationships with clients and their families.
- Care about helping aged community members live independently at home for longer.
- Ability to work independently, find solutions to everyday problems, and know when to ask for help from a manager.
Requirements
- Valid Australian Driver’s Licence and own insured, roadworthy vehicle.
- Three months or more of experience in a similar role.
- National Police check, Work Rights check, and confirmation of COVID-19 vaccination status (vaccination highly recommended but not mandatory).
The Role
Provide home help services to aged care clients, including general housekeeping and personal care:
- General housekeeping, making beds, cleaning, mopping and vacuuming floors.
- Laundry (washing, folding, ironing) and meal preparation including grocery shopping.
- Personal care such as getting clients out of bed, showering and dressing; assisting with mobility and therapy goals.
- Provide care for clients with high care needs (e.g., dementia) and social/emotional support.
- Transport clients to lifestyle activities or appointments and assist family carers to have a break.
Why Choose Silverchain
Silverchain is a not-for-profit organisation re-investing funds into research and innovative care models. We are an accredited provider in national health and aged care standards and are dedicated to delivering safe, personal, connected and effective care in the home. We offer opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and education programs and a supportive team environment.
How To Apply
To submit your application, click ‘Apply’. A short online assessment (via Vervoe) may be sent to see what a day in the life of a Home Care Worker looks like. Prior to commencement, preferred candidates must complete a National Police check, Work Rights check, and confirm vaccination status. For more information, contact our recruitment team at We do not accept applications via email.
Silverchain Group has delivered care that is differentiated by quality and safety for over 130 years. Find your work-life balance and join our chain of care today.
We encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants and value authentic, respectful, and inclusive contributions.
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