Home Care Worker Opportunities in VIC West
When was the last time you made a difference in someone's life? It takes a special person to be a Care Worker and help the older members of our community to maintain their independence and wellbeing. We are looking for a Cert III qualified person with at least 6 months experience in a similar role, to join the Silverchain team in the Melton area.
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.
* Paid CPR and First Aid courses.
What we're looking for
We are looking for people who enjoy having variety in their day, are passionate about providing an excellent service, and can build positive relationships with clients and their families.
* Enjoy having variety in their day.
* Are passionate about providing an excellent service.
* Can build positive relationships with clients and their families.
* Can work independently and find solutions to everyday problems.
In addition, you will need:
* A valid Australian Driver's Licence & your own insured, roadworthy vehicle.
* Certificate III or above in Aged Care or Individual Support or Disability.
* Experience of 6 months or more in a similar role that includes personal care, manual handling, hoist training and assisting with medications.
The role
In the role of Care Worker, you will be providing our aged care clients with home help services such as general housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation. You will also be providing personal care services such as getting clients out of bed, showered and dressed, assisting with medications, and providing social and emotional support.
* 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 customers with high care needs, such as dementia.
* Providing social and emotional support.
Why choose Silverchain
Everyone at Silverchain plays a vital role in delivering Best Care. We are proudly one of the few Australian home care providers accredited in both national health and aged care standards.
We are a not for profit organisation, and we re-invest our funds into research and developing innovative models of care to set the industry benchmark for the provision of the best care in the home.
We'll also provide you with opportunities to help you develop and grow in your career, with training and education programs to help you achieve your goals.
How to apply
When you apply, we will send you a link to a short online assessment from Vervoe so you can see what a day in the life of our Home Care Worker or Care Worker will be like.
Prior to commencement, every preferred candidate must complete a National Police check, Work Rights check and confirm their COVID-19 vaccination status (although not mandatory it is highly recommended).
We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people of all ages, gender, abilities, culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds. Silverchain is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.
Silverchain is committed to equal employment opportunities and welcomes applications from people with disabilities.
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