Overview
When was the last time you made a difference in someone\'s life? We are looking for a Home Care Worker to join the Silverchain team in the Cessnock NSW 2325 area. Help older members of our community maintain their home and enhance their wellbeing.
What\’s On Offer
- Work close to home – Home Care Workers needed now in the Cessnock NSW 2325 area
- Award rate $40.93 per hour + Super + Paid KM\'s
- 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 your day and building positive relationships with clients and their families
- Care about helping aged community members live independently at home for longer
- Ability to work independently and solve everyday problems, knowing when to ask your manager for help
In addition, you will need:
- A valid Australian Driver\'s Licence & your own insured, roadworthy vehicle
- An interest in community care or aged care (experience preferred but not essential)
The Role
As a Home Care Worker you will provide our aged care clients with home help services, such as:
- General housekeeping and making beds
- Cleaning, mopping and vacuuming floors
- Washing, folding and ironing laundry
- Meal preparation and grocery shopping
- Providing social support and transport to lifestyle activities
- Helping the family carer to have a break or an opportunity to do other things
Why Choose Silverchain
- Everyone at Silverchain contributes to delivering Best Care. It\'s a team effort.
- Best Care is care that is safe, personal, connected and effective.
- We are accredited in national health and aged care standards, with quality care expected to meet hospital or residential aged care facility standards.
- As a not for profit organisation, we reinvest funds into research and developing innovative models of care to set industry benchmarks.
- We provide opportunities for career development with training and education programs.
How To Apply
To submit your application, click \'Apply\'.
Notes: 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).
At Silverchain Group, we recognise the positive contribution that a diverse workforce makes to our organisation and strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people of all ages, gender, abilities, culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds.
Kindly note that we do not accept applications via email.
Additional Information
Silverchain Group has been trusted by Australians to deliver care that is differentiated by quality and safety for over 130 years. We are a nationally accredited provider in health and aged care at home, and we take our reputation seriously. Find your work-life balance and join our chain of care today.
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