Overview
Care Worker - Experienced at Silverchain Group. The opportunity is to help older members of the community 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 Brisbane Metro area (Ashgrove, Indooroopilly, Kelvin Grove, St Lucia and Taringa).
Responsibilities
The role includes delivering home help services and personal care to aged care clients, including:
* General housekeeping, making beds, cleaning, mopping and vacuuming
* Washing, folding and ironing laundry
* Meal preparation and grocery shopping
* Getting clients out of bed, showering and dressing
* Assisting clients with medications
* Assisting with mobility and therapy goals
* Providing complex care for high care needs (e.g., dementia) and social/emotional support
* Providing transport to lifestyle activities or appointments
* Supporting family carers to take a break
What We're Looking For
* Enjoy variety in daily work
* Passionate about providing excellent service
* Ability to build positive relationships with clients and families
* Resilience to handle delays or challenging days and move on quickly
* Ability to work independently and know when to ask for help
In addition, you will need:
* A valid Australian Driver's Licence and own insured, roadworthy vehicle
* Certificate III or above in Aged Care, Individual Support or Disability
* 6 months or more experience in a similar role with personal care, manual handling, hoist training and medications
The Role
Care Workers provide home help services and personal care to aged care clients in the community.
What We Offer
* Work close to home; casual roles with view to permanent part-time
* Award rate of $42.28 per hour + Super + Paid kilometres
* Employee benefits program + salary packaging up to $18,550 tax free each year
* Paid CPR and First Aid courses
Why Silverchain
* We deliver Best Care and uphold safety, personal, connected and effective service
* Accredited in national health and aged care standards; quality care aligned with hospitals
* Not-for-profit reinvests funds into research and innovative models of care
* Opportunities for career development with training and education programs
How To Apply
To submit your application, click "Apply". A short online assessment may be provided to show what a day in the life of our Home Care Worker or Care Worker will be like. Prior to commencement, a National Police check, Work Rights check and COVID-19 vaccination status may be requested (vaccination is highly recommended but not mandatory).
At Silverchain Group, we recognise the positive contribution of a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people of all ages, genders, abilities, and culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds. We do not accept applications via email.
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