Care Aide – Mandurah and surrounds – WA
We're recruiting a Care Aide for a casual role, mainly needed Monday–Friday between 7:00am and 3:00pm.
Applicants must live in Coodanup, Dudley Park, Erskine, or Mandurah.
The role involves delivering high-quality personal care and support, including showering, grooming, toileting, medication assistance, meal preparation, domestic tasks and community-based social support. Care Aides work independently, travelling between clients' homes, so a reliable vehicle and confidence using a mobile app to follow schedules and care plans are essential.
What's on offer
* $46.07 per hour (inclusive of 25% Loading) + super.
* Travel allowance of $1.03 per km.
* Provided with a mobile phone for work purposes.
* Discounts from several retailers, health insurance & fitness providers etc. incl. HBF, Medibank and NIB.
* Social club discounts - cheaper tickets to events & attractions incl. cinemas, theatre shows, Zoo, Aqwa, Scitech, Adventure World and more.
* Several recognition and education support programs available.
* Referral Scheme – receive $250 e‐voucher, for each friend or family member you refer, who commences work with Silverchain
What we're looking for
* Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support, HACC, Disability is highly desirable, although not essential.
* Those with a relevant Certificate will require a minimum of 3 months relevant care worker experience. Those without a relevant Certificate will require a minimum of 6+ months relevant care worker experience (FTE).
* Experience working in a home care/community setting is highly desirable.
* A valid Drivers' License with unrestricted access to a registered vehicle which is appropriately insured and in good condition, is essential.
* Ability and willingness to work autonomously in the community, travelling from home to home, referring to a digital schedule and care plan, via a mobile app, will be essential.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal & written) skills are essential.
The role
* Deliver high-quality care and support that promotes client independence.
* Provide personal care, including: Showering, Grooming and Toileting
* Assist with medication as required.
* Prepare meals and support clients with nutrition needs.
* Provide domestic assistance and general housekeeping.
* Offer social support and community engagement.
* Follow a predetermined schedule while travelling between clients' homes.
* Use a mobile app to access and follow digital schedules and care plans independently.
* Maintain unrestricted access to a reliable vehicle for travel between visits.
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